BUSTN
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• ORLANDO, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 2/25/2004 |
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 Posted:1/27/2006 10:24 |
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It seems everytime I take off or stop I get a thumping coming from the rear traction bar.I got underneath and checked.Could the rear leafs be worn out or is this usual??I am so fustrated withthe thumping!!!I added new snubbers but still-thump!!What can be done???Please help!!!!!!! |
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LANDYOT
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• Subscriber since 11/23/2003 |
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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Posted:1/27/2006 17:02 |
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Are the U-bolts holding the axle to the springs tight? You could do away with those snubber-type traction bars and go with radius-rods. Check out the following ...
http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/fordexcursions/articles/article_1/index.php
BTW, have you checked to ensure your rear shock absorbers are still bolted securely? You may also wanna' check your rear calipers and brake pads. If you have a rear anti-swaybar, check those mounting points, too. If you don't have a rear swaybar, ya' might consider getting one. |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:1/27/2006 21:33 |
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Are you sure it's the traction bar?
Usually the thumping is caused by the slip yoke needing lubed.
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:1/28/2006 09:42 |
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Other thoughts ... Some folks hear a clunk that resulted from minimal grease inside the driveshaft's sliding joint. They added more grease, and the clunk stopped. Also, have you checked the pinion shaft to ensure it hasn't developed some slop.
The big assumption with all my suggestions is that you've already ruled out a bad U-joint. |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:1/28/2006 21:04 |
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| Quote: | | Other thoughts ... Some folks hear a clunk that resulted from minimal grease inside the driveshaft's sliding joint. They added more grease, and the clunk stopped. |
I just said that! 
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:1/29/2006 08:43 |
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| Quote: | | I just said that! |
Oops!  Indeed, you did, Ken. Please excuse my obvious ignorance of your post.  I had my reply all thought out in my head before the website page opened, and in my anxiety to say what I did, I totally overlooked your reply. But it does show great minds think alike.  Hopefully, BUSTN will find the clunk source is something minor like that.
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