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Today ive noticed a wierd squeaking sound comeing from the back end and its p!ssing me off, its not a constant squeak, and it only does it from 0-about20MPH (it speeds up when i speed up) and its the loudest when im excellerating but if im just coasting or braking its still noticeable but its a lot quieter
Im thinking its possibly the axle but i want to know if i should be worried about it or just ignore it (even though it would probably bother other people)
 
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Come on people, if you know what should be done or if its not a problem then Post An Anser!
 
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Hard to diagnose a noise sound online. But you can check your U-Joints. Move them up and down side to side, in and out. See if there is any play or any visible damage. If you have to spray WD40 on it to test it out. Next may be the axle. Start with taking off of the brakes and inspect that area. Clean up completely and make sure it is all working properly. Next check the rear end oil. Check the level and the color and the smell of it. Good luck.
 
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Come on people, if you know what should be done or if its not a problem then Post An Anser!
Dude, it's rather hard for us to diagnose a sound we can't hear. What do you mean by a squeak? Are we talking like a rubber duck kinda squeak, or the sound a loose board makes when it creaks, or is it more of a whining sound that bearing would make?
 

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Grease all your greasable fittings.
 
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it the center bearing on the drive shaft. My truck started making the same squeaking noise about a month ago. it just means that the bearing needs to be replaced. the part is pretty cheap about $13 last time i checked....
 
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I know its hard to decipher what i mean so if anyone knows how to post a video online could ya tell me how because then youn can hear the sound ,
and ill check out what you guys have said that i should
 
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Best way for video is post it on www.youtube.com then post up the link, and the video will play in the post.
 
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Yea but i tried putting something on before but the file from the dvd was too large and i dont know how to downsize it or anything for youtube
 
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You will probably have to convert the video. Lots of programs do it. Unfortunately most are not free. Youtube is still your best bet. Find a way to convert it or use another camera. You can try downloading programs free to try at www.download.com most programs are spyware and vires free and tested.
 


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