Re: IML: rear end noise

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One thing that was not made perfectly clear, was: is the noise from the rear end a new development, or was it pre-existing. If it was pre-existing, and hasn't changed much, or at all, then it might be possible to "Live" with the noise, some may advocate that policy.However ANY abnormal noise from any component indicates a problem,this results in shorter component life and possible catastrophic failure. The factory never built anything that made abnormal noises, and sold it as such.If you hear something thats not quite RIGHT, then it's not. In this instance, the fact that someone rebuilt the rear-end, makes me question their ability, and quality of the repair. Thats just me, Ya'll have a nice day Dave.

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>

Chris:

 

I know the noise can be "unpleasant" but the rearend will probably last the life of the vehicle.

There are some heavier oils available which may quiet the noise down a little.

It all comes down to how much it bothers you and how much time and money you want to expend to fix the problem.

I do not believe that you are doing any permanent damage by continuing to drive the vehicle.

 

Some places sell complete third members which you just bolt in to replace yours. With the Sure Grip they seem to run just under $1000 and about $300-400 less without the Sure Grip.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Strohmeyer"
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: IML: rear end noise
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:23:16 -0800


Hi all,
My sure grip rear end is moaning/whirring at
above 30mph. If I lift my foot slightly off the
pedal it goes away completely. After looking
over 40 years of receipts I discovered 10 years
ago and 10k miles ago the rear end was
completely rebuilt. I read that there's a
"special oil for sure grips". Isn't this just
90w gear oil? It was a little low so I topped
it up but no change.

Any ideas as to what this may be. I'm going to
contact the former owner to see if rebuilding
it actually made the noise go away.

Thx,
Chris
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