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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Lately I noticed that I have a wierd noise coming from the rear of my truck. I only hear it when I am backing up and turning the wheel. When I back up straight, I hear nothing. The noise sounds like someone is groaning. I changed the fluid in my diff and nothing changed. Any ideas? I have a feeling it has to do something with limited slip. Any help would be appreciated!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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I know the LSD C-clip is a very common issue. Are you under warranty by any chance? If not, i'd go ahead and do a fluid change so you can rip the cover off and look for any visible damage inside.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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Did you add Limted slip fluid.

It could be a wheel bearing going out if it only doning this when making a turn.

Do you have summer air in you tires ?.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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ORIGINAL: marv02

Did you add Limted slip fluid.

It could be a wheel bearing going out if it only doning this when making a turn.

Do you have summer air in you tires ?.

I like "Chinese" Fall air myself.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: Foiled

ORIGINAL: marv02

Did you add Limted slip fluid.

It could be a wheel bearing going out if it only doning this when making a turn.

Do you have summer air in you tires ?.

I like "Chinese" Fall air myself.
you like the chinese fall air too?!?!? damn and here i thought i was the only one lol....

hmmm...sounds like a carrier bearing or axle bearing....i'd rebuild the rearend and throw in an Auburn LSD with a set of 4.10 or 4.56 gears lol...dont forget all new bearings & seals, along with a Mag-Hytech diff cover to hold more fluid and keep the rearend cooler
 
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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Hum I have to try some of that Imported air my self, Then again I trying to buy suff made in USA.
 
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