When i shift from reverse to drive i get a clonking noise from the rear of the truck. I feel like a light slip, then a clonk... It's very light, but noticable... HAs anyone experience something similar? Does anyone know what this might be? I took it to Ford, and they told me this was normal... You all know has the bullsh*t... goes... Anyway, any onfo will help.... Thanks...

98' 4.6 v8 (EXT, CAB, FLARESIDE)

Joe

 

Lubricate the slip-joint on the driveshaft; and look to make sure that the axle is not rocking in it's U-bolts; and look at the front spring pivot of the left-hand rear spring to ensure that the bolt is not chucking fore-aft due to looseness of the bolt.

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Y2K™ Jim

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

It's more than just slip yokes. I replaced mine 3 times on my 97 xlt4x4 auto. The problems that everyone is having is from a lack of analysis on the mtg brkts that ford designed. The truck is too RIGID, STIFF. Check your trans mtg brkts, frame, exhaust. Look for sheared bolts. I have had all of these. Careful inspection shows that the components can't breathe. Causing surrounding parts to fail.

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Scotty..:
Has this been resolved in the 2000 4x4? I just bought my lariat 2 months ago. Once in a while, I can here a small,faint clunk when going from Rev to Drv. But not the other way around. Is this normal for 4x4s?

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