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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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drivetrain noise and vibration

i heard a CLUNK everytime i come to a stop, i read this could be a bolt on the stabilizer bar. but i also get vibrations at low rpms and a rotating, knocking sound (if that makes any since). it sounds like it's definetly coming from beneth the car.
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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drive shaft universal joints. look on ebay and around here to find one. You have to buy a whole drive shaft or have your rebuilt. Or you can buy a used one for about $30 -$50. thats the rout I went.
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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It sounds like you need to get it on a lift or jackstands, go under & check the driveshaft, u-joints, & front differential mount.
If it clunks with suspension motion, it may be time for trailing arm bushings.
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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COULD be U-Joints, but it's probably something else.. unless you have or had vibration at highway speeds..

the main sign of U-joins that are ABOUT to fail is vibration at high speed.
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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hmm so what should i look for when i'm under the car? if it's the u-joints will it be obvious to spot?
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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anyone?
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