i've noticed that only when i'm backing up and cutting my wheels to the right, i hear a strange sorta clunking/wierd noise. i can't really describe it. it only seems to happen when i'm backing up. is there any tell tale sign of a bad cv joint? is it cheaper/easier to buy a new/used axle? it's pretty much the only thing i can think of that could be causing this noise. i need some advice.
thanks..
cv joint check?
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Re: cv joint check?
I know on FWD cars when turning and accelerating, if you get a clicking up front, the CV shaft is shot. I replaced both on the SPB after doing the lift because I though they might be the source of my vibrations. The rebuilt ones ended with the same result. I decided to swap them out because there was some play in them and I thought they were bad. They were not. ![Banging my head ](*,)](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif)
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2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy