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Jul 6, 2011 | 05:56 AM

Mikell Hall

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79 l82

I just bought this car and there is a squeaking noise coming from the rear end during acceleration. When i let off the gas it stops. The more gas i give the worse it gets until a certain degree. The sound seems to be coming from the rear passenger side but i am not certain. Any thoughts on what might be causing this would be greatly appreciated

Jul 6, 2011 | 08:53 AM

thegazman

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Check your drive axle u-joints. I had the same problemin my 79L-82.

Jul 7, 2011 | 05:25 AM

Mikell Hall

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Thank you for your help. Did you replace the ones in the drive train or the ones in the rear axle?

Jul 7, 2011 | 08:04 AM

thegazman

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When I found a bad u-joint on the drive axle, I replaced all the u-joints (drive shaft and drive axles). I just felt if one went bad another would soon follow.

Jul 8, 2011 | 02:21 AM

Mikell Hall

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How many u joints are there? I sent my wife to get the parts today and the sold her 6 of them. I'm just trying to make sure that is the right amount

Jul 8, 2011 | 08:07 AM

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There are six u-joints. Two on the drive shaft, and two on each drive axle. Research u-joint replacement on the drive axles prior to changing them as you can easily damage the u-joint flange if it is not supported properly.