Rear end clank?

[Mopar1973Man]

Well, gang, I've been getting a rear end clank for some time typically as a released the clutch. Then the last trip to Ontario, OR I detected small vibration. I figured its just got to be a U-joint. While I was in Ontario, OR I picked up two U joints since not too long ago I did the post about changing the rearmost u-joint without dropping the driveshaft. Now after replacing the middle and forward u-joint I did find that both u-joints were in a serviceable condition somewhat. I did find the middle u-joint had roller bearing wear marks in the trunion and created just enough slack that I could detect the vibration. Sad but true I still had the clank. Now after checking again, I found the clank. The end links of the rear sway bar are starting to fail. The passenger side end link is actually loose and the driver side is OK but I can sense a bit of looseness on the driver side. 

[Dieselfuture]

I'd say you got a good use out of them end links typically last around 150k or so depending on vehicle, so not bad at all.

[Mopar1973Man]

Currently on the clock at 354k miles. Yeah, they lasted pretty darn long time. 

[dripley]

I still have mine. Not trying to one up you at all. They are there and don't make a sound. And for now the plate is full and the weather is miserable hot and humid.

[Mopar1973Man]

28 minutes ago, dripley said:

I still have mine. Not trying to one up you at all. They are there and don't make a sound. And for now the plate is full and the weather is miserable hot and humid.

 

Being your 100k miles ahead of me you might take the time and check them. Just more or less just push and pull the links to see if they move or have slack. 

[dripley]

14 minutes ago, Mopar1973Man said:

 

Being your 100k miles ahead of me you might take the time and check them. Just more or less just push and pull the links to see if they move or have slack. 

BUT then I just have to add another item to the list. I think the only way to shorten the list is get the wife a new car. That would cut it.

[KATOOM]

I remember you talking about ordering your truck and being pretty excited.  I'd say you're doing pretty good so far on not having to replace parts...

 

By the way, what u-joints did you put in?

[Mopar1973Man]

8 hours ago, KATOOM said:

By the way, what u-joints did you put in?

 

Standard greasable NAPA U-Joint (SKF)