1971 Chevy Cheyenne clacking noise in rear end

1971 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BULLIT03
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my truck is making a clacking noise from the diffrential in the rear end, only make the clacking noise when coming to a stop or when let off the throttle. what is causing this noise
Dec 12, 2007 at 9:05 PM
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TALON
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check your rear u-joint. grab driveshaft and twist back aand forth, see if there is any play
Jan 3, 2008 at 8:58 PM
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Yep I agree with TALON, I would check the U joints form what you have described they are the problem which is common.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-universal-u-joint

Also, check the driveline center support, they go bad as well.
Aug 27, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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