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 Driveline Noise
#822183
07/01/07 03:28 AM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 27
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Good day! I have a 87' pickup, and whenever or at least most of the time, when I shift from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd, I hear a clank, or almost a tink noise if that helps. Is this normal? I checked the u-joints and I don't THINK <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> they are worn beyond what is acceptable. From what I know the sound is from undernieth me. Also when going down the freeway, or at higher speeds, when I let off the throttle I feel it clunk, same when I apply throttle. Normal or is something worn out?
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Re: Driveline Noise
[Re: racerfan120]
#822184
07/01/07 03:44 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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The "tink" noise is a u-joint going south. It is a very distinct noise and it is most always a U-joint.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: Driveline Noise
[Re: OOP'S]
#822185
07/01/07 03:49 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 159
Wheeler
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X2. Classic description of a u-joint impending failure. I'd put the truck up on jackstands, neutral, no park brake, and play with the driveshaft(s) until I found the culprit.
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Re: Driveline Noise
[Re: racerfan120]
#822186
07/01/07 04:00 AM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 237
Wheeler
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Another common area where this sound comes from is the slip joint. It wouldn't hurt to add a little grease and see if the sound goes away.
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Re: Driveline Noise
[Re: racerfan120]
#822187
07/02/07 01:56 AM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 87
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I've heard it could also be the pressure plate???
88' Xtra cab, 22RE, 5 spd, alumi flat deck, 3" BL, 35" muds...awaiting SAS.
'02 Ram, 4.7, REV 'Shooter' wheels wrapped with M.T. Baja claws.
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Re: Driveline Noise
[Re: racerfan120]
#822188
07/02/07 04:31 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 76
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I had the same clunk noise at light throttle. I replaced the ujoints and that made no difference, i kinda suspected that there was some slack in the rear third member. So a few months ago i swapped my stock 4.10 units for a set of stock 4.88's. Now i have no clunk, only buttery smooth power transfer from the engine to the road.. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Driveline Noise
[Re: mqm]
#822189
07/03/07 12:43 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 37
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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on my old truck i had the same problem and it drove me nuts! but i found out on mine that it was the slip joint. of course, i found that out after having every clutch part known to man replaced.
V6 pickup 4x4, 385,000 miles and still ticking
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Re: Driveline Noise
[Re: mqm]
#822190
07/04/07 03:05 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 386
Mudrunner
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I had a similar noise plus a bad pinion seal.when I put the aussie in I tightened up the pinion shaft nut and replaced the rear ujiont for good measure.sounds much better now and not as much vibration.
oh what a feeling:
#1 86 xtra cab 22R,EB 261 cam ,Hooker header,2" ex with cherry bomb, Aussie powered
#2 86 sr5 4x4 efi parts truck
#3 87 2wd parts truck
84 supra yard art
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