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Old 08-11-2009, 09:16 PM   #1
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help with 01 z71

hey guys my 01 z71 is making a clunk from the rear of the truck, it only makes it once if i take of quick from slow or a stop i can feel it a little to in the drivers seat
any ideas what this might be??
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:31 PM   #2
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Re: help with 01 z71

U-joints?
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Old 08-11-2009, 10:41 PM   #3
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Re: help with 01 z71

I agree it sounds like a U-Joint. could be in the rear diff. maybe in the pinion gear. You might want to check to make sure everything is tight under there too. Good luck, be sure to post what you find.
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Old 08-13-2009, 06:41 AM   #4
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Re: help with 01 z71

u- jouint
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Old 08-13-2009, 09:02 PM   #5
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Re: help with 01 z71

Just had mine replaced....u-joints...especially if there's a vibration above 50mph.
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