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12-12-2010, 11:09 AM
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Location: Maumelle, AR
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I almost did it.
I went to work a couple Saturdays ago, listening to a clicking noise coming from the left front of my 80 short wide. After work I went to the stealership and attempted to work a deal where I trade in my truck and drive away in a brand new 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT. I couldn't reach amicable terms with the stealership, so I drove away still listening to my clicking, rattling, grumbling, whistling 80 pickup. The next week I went to a Jeep stealer since my lady was telling me I already have another truck (I have a 94 Dodge 2500 4x4 diesel). She was right. She said maybe a Jeep would be cool. So we ended up with a new 2010 Jeep. But I still have my 80. So I'm gonna put it in the garage and get er done right this time. So when I finally get the garage cleaned out enough I'll take some beginning pics and make a project thread for it. It's gonna be a short wide doolie. I'm almost excited!
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12-12-2010, 01:24 PM
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Re: I almost did it.
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12-12-2010, 09:52 PM
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Location: jacksonville nc
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Re: I almost did it.
so whats that clicking noise? is it 4x4? my truck is possible making the same clicking noise....it only does it when i turn to the left, and if i just go a hair to the left it makes that noise...do you know what it is? everything looks good under there
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12-12-2010, 09:57 PM
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Location: Maumelle, AR
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Re: I almost did it.
Mine's a 2 wheel drive. I did the wheel bearings, brakes and all that 2 months ago or so. Maybe I did something wrong (I doubt it) or maybe I have a defective part. It doesn't really matter now. I'm keeping my eyes open for a donor one-ton dually chassis.
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12-12-2010, 10:10 PM
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Location: Newport News, Va
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Re: I almost did it.
If you have hubcaps/beauty rings/center caps.......take everything off and drive it. I don't know how or why but I've had caps and rings make that type noise in the past.
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12-12-2010, 11:11 PM
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Location: Sonora California
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Re: I almost did it.
CAUTION!!!
Cracked wheels can cause a clicking noise. Check them closely |
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12-13-2010, 07:25 AM
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Re: I almost did it.
Both ideas above are good ones. I have center caps on my wheels, and the wheels are aluminum. So I will check both. Thanks!
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12-13-2010, 05:11 PM
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Old Heap Driver
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Re: I almost did it.
One other thing that came to mind, speedometer cable.
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12-13-2010, 07:07 PM
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Location: Maumelle, AR
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Re: I almost did it.
I've had the speedo cable go bad before. In a 69 Grand Prix. It finally popped. This clicking is definitely left front wheel. :-)
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12-13-2010, 07:54 PM
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Re: I almost did it.
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