Rear end noise.
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Cruising
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Rear end noise.
Hey guys so i just bought a 1969 c3 about a month ago. Its a project car so nothings pretty yet. I am doing small tlc work on it to make it drive smooth for now. I just replaced the front shocks and coils and thats it so far. Recently ive noticed loud creeking and popping from the rear end like an old door opening when i accelerate from a stop. Any ideas on where to start?
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: new iberia la
Any number of things... Trailing Arm bushings , front Differential Bushings , Crossmember bushings, Posi- Trac Clutch, if you are turning, , dry U-Joints , etc .. Try getting under the rear and have someone bounce it up and down. Try to isolate the noise ..
Pro
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: SW Ohio
I would drain rear end fluid
Check condition of fluid in neutral turn tires watch u joints corvettes have 6 u joints you will most likely change all of them over time
Do not forget to add the attive to rear lube
Check condition of fluid in neutral turn tires watch u joints corvettes have 6 u joints you will most likely change all of them over time
Do not forget to add the attive to rear lube
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Chesterfield Mo
Hey guys so i just bought a 1969 c3 about a month ago. Its a project car so nothings pretty yet. I am doing small tlc work on it to make it drive smooth for now. I just replaced the front shocks and coils and thats it so far. Recently ive noticed loud creeking and popping from the rear end like an old door opening when i accelerate from a stop. Any ideas on where to start?
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
I always use the GM stuff.
