Popping sound from rear end.
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Popping sound from rear end.
I've started noticing a popping coming from the rear end. In drive, on a roll, No gas, you can hear a ping, ping ,ping sound, and from a dead start when you give it the gas the rear end will POP.
could this be the U joints, differential, trans case, or something else.
It's been a while since I've done and drivetrain work, so any tips on how to tell one thing from another would help.
Thanks
could this be the U joints, differential, trans case, or something else.
It's been a while since I've done and drivetrain work, so any tips on how to tell one thing from another would help.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by UB2SLO
I've started noticing a popping coming from the rear end. In drive, on a roll, No gas, you can hear a ping, ping ,ping sound, and from a dead start when you give it the gas the rear end will POP.
could this be the U joints, differential, trans case, or something else.
It's been a while since I've done and drivetrain work, so any tips on how to tell one thing from another would help.
Thanks
could this be the U joints, differential, trans case, or something else.
It's been a while since I've done and drivetrain work, so any tips on how to tell one thing from another would help.
Thanks
You should be able to get under there and grab the driveshaft and check for excessive play.
The U-joints aren't as easy to replace anymore. You may (depending on year truck) have to torch the old nylon u-joint retainers out to get the u-joints out.
The new ones go in like they used to. With metal spreading or c-clips.
Hope this is the case for you.
If not ............ you know where the problem will probably lie.
If the u-joints check out ok, then drain and pull the rearend diff cover and see what your old axle fluid looks like and the internals look like.
Also to add, check your front driveshaft as well. My brothers 2001 Z71's front u-joints were beyound wore out. That was at 98,000 mi.
We went a head and replaced all of the u-joint (front & rear drive shafts) while we were under there.
His problem like you described went away.
Good Luck!
Jim
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99 black Z71, I think your right.... After looking at it,,, that **** is funny. I work for the prison system here in Texas and after reading the title again, I just opened the door for a come back.
Askipper, I hope this isnt the problem.
Askipper, I hope this isnt the problem.
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Originally Posted by 99BlAcKz71
I think he meant "popping sound from rear-end" haha
Sorry... I should of been a little clearer. Don't know what the poping sound could be... but I hope you get it fixed soon.
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I had the same problem with my 02 RCSB Z71. The rear end started popping and on my way to get it checked at the dealer it went out completely. Lucky I just locked it in 4 Hi and drove on. I talk to the mechanic that fixed it (under warrenty thank goodness) and he said that he did not know what caused it but the spider gears exploded. He said it looked like someone stuck a piece of c4 in my rearend. He told me that when he took the cover off that parts feel everywhere.