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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Hey guys would bad u joints create a squealing from the rear of the car? It will happen only once and a while. Thanks
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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I doubt it's the U-joints. More likely the brakes, E-brakes, bearings, or maybe even a differential that needs new fluid and some additive.
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when it does happen , how long does the squealing noise last?

1 short squeal or for a few seconds?

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Happens at all different times, lasts about 30 seconds. There has been some wierd clunking but I have not heard that today at all.
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Sidepiper , the reason I asked is thta I had a short squeal that turned out to be the bushing on the front of the rearend hsg. where it mounts to the frame.

With your sound lasting 30 seconds I suspect a bearing is starting to go bad.

Maybe if you raise both rear wheels and turn the tires you may be able to isolate the location



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Originally Posted by dmayhew
Sidepiper , the reason I asked is thta I had a short squeal that turned out to be the bushing on the front of the rearend hsg. where it mounts to the frame.

With your sound lasting 30 seconds I suspect a bearing is starting to go bad.

Maybe if you raise both rear wheels and turn the tires you may be able to isolate the location


David
Thanks, that might be it, Ill raise it up tomorrow.
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