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What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

So ive developed a clicking noise in the rear. the faster i go the faster it clicks also when i turn to the right theres a squeeling/grinding noise. what could this be?
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

Check your brakes. May be down all the way and need work.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

i dont think it would be. i mean theyre pretty much brand new. but perhaps.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

Originally Posted by 86irocz350tpi
So ive developed a clicking noise in the rear. the faster i go the faster it clicks also when i turn to the right theres a squeeling/grinding noise. what could this be?
do u have a posi rear end? cause if so u have to have the additive mixed with the diff fluid to make it opperate properly
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

That's what I'd figure it to be.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

idk, i brought to the mechanic an he couldnt find it but i do have a broken sway link.

if it is the diff fluid what should i do?
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

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idk, i brought to the mechanic an he couldnt find it but i do have a broken sway link.

if it is the diff fluid what should i do?
drain all the fluid out of the rear end and replace it manufacture specific gear oil
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

i changed the fluid and put in the posi additive. and theres still a clicking but i can seem to pinpoint it. =/ perhaps it might be the brake afterall.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

Check to see if there is something loose back there. Grap things and shake them. The posi additive needs a little time to get worked in. Not sure how long, but needs some time. When you check your brakes, make sure the pads are in place and not moving around.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

Also this may sound silly but make sure you dont have a stone lodged in the tire. Thats can make a nice clicking sound.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

the first sings of your U-joints going bad is a clicking noise. when you changed the gear oil did you by any chance see metal shavings? not to scare you but i wouldn't be surprise if your rear end is shot. that grinding noise you hear is only going to get worse
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Re: What is the clicking noise in the rear?!

might check your e-brake i know it sounds crazy, but mine got screwed up somehow and started making real odd noises while driving so now its unhooked. wish it wasn't need to fix that.
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