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10-12-2009, 06:13 AM #1
newbie needs some help
hey there ladies and gents. well my problem started the other day when i was pulling out of a parking lot. i had my wheel turn all the way to the right and was drivning slowly. it felt like i had run something over so i pulled over to check. nothing was there. i went back into the parking lot and drove slowly in circles with the wheel turned all the way to the right. it felt like i was runing something over, over and over again without skipping a beat. i turned the wheel to the left and no noise or malfunction. the tires all look pretty well inflated though i didnt check pressure. i live in chicago and its starting to get cold now, i was debating storing or not to store but it looks like im gonna so i dont mess anything up any more. does any one know what kind of problem this is? easy fix? take to a shop? how much $? any info will help and i can try and describe it better if necessary.
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10-12-2009, 06:29 AM #2
Maybe a problem in the rear dif . Is it coming from the rear or front ? Maybe something with the limited slip . Mine is doing something similar to that and making a groaning noise . Im gonna check mine out when I do the 3:73 gears this weekend and put some GM limited slip lube in it .
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10-12-2009, 06:31 AM #3
its coming from the back right tire.
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10-12-2009, 08:49 AM #4
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If you think its the rearend you need to add a bottle of GM limited slip additive. Usually they make clunking sounds when they are going bad.
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10-12-2009, 08:55 AM #5
it wasnt so much of a sound thoguh then the car feeeling like it was rolliing over something. i will look inot the gm limited slip additive thoguh thanks
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10-12-2009, 08:56 AM #6
i also will look into typing lessons
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10-12-2009, 08:59 AM #7
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the zexel torsen rear end doesn't use limited slip lubricant...... Zexel Torsen (Worm Gear Driven) Differential Technology
Pros: Cons:
Never needs replacing once installed
No need for a limited-slip additive
Instantly transfers torque, no wheel spin
Is the latest technology in differentials
Can be fragile; 500ft/lb torque limit on OEM units
Generally more expensive than other differentials
Expensive Upfront cost
Not available for all applications as of 2002
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10-16-2009, 03:28 AM #8
update: went to car X where i know a well trusted mechanic. him and his guys said it wasnt ball joints tie rods or anything like that. they told me to take it to a body and axle specialist. anyone ever deal with this or know what im gettin into $ and problem wise?
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10-16-2009, 08:36 AM #9
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10-16-2009, 09:53 AM #10
anyone out there with some adive/ tips
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10-17-2009, 07:24 AM #11
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10-17-2009, 08:13 AM #12
Most people on this forum won't suggest spending any coin on the stock rear end. If you plan on doing any major upgrades, people will tell you to upgrade to a 9" or 12 bolt. It all depends on your budget.
You can get a complete used 10 bolt, axles and all for around 250-450, depending on what shape it is in.
With that said, if your problem is say a bent axle and the shop wants to charge you $300 for repairing it...well then you can make the decision yourself which route to go.
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10-17-2009, 08:44 AM #13
i really dont plan on huge upgrades maybe just some bvetter gears down the road. what the price of a decent 9" or 12 bolt?
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10-17-2009, 08:59 AM #14
If you have someone install it for you, you can spend around $2500 for a 9".
If you are staying stock for the most part, with street tires, I wouldn't recommend dropping that kind of money on a 9 or 12.
The 10 will be OK for your application.
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10-17-2009, 09:02 AM #15
k thanks man appreciate the help
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10-17-2009, 10:17 AM #16
What part of the city are you in?
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10-17-2009, 10:25 AM #17
southside. i live right by bourbon street on 115th
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10-17-2009, 10:37 AM #18
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10-17-2009, 10:40 AM #19
nice nice. at a car shop? or wats over there
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10-17-2009, 10:44 AM #20
Just a manufacturing firm that's in the transportation industry. Work in engineering.
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