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Old 12-28-2012 | 11:41 PM
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Like the title says there's a hard clunking noise coming from the left rear it doesn't do it when I take right turns or mash the gas but when i take left turns and let off the gas it clunks harder like somethings binding...is it the wheel bearing? any help would be great.
Old 12-29-2012 | 12:05 AM
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Yes check the wheel bearing for sure.
Old 12-29-2012 | 12:19 AM
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probably wheel bearings, while you're in there make sure the shoes and drums aren't doing something stupid as well
Old 12-29-2012 | 12:30 AM
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I figured it would be the wheel bearing. I'll take a look at it next time Im off..does anyone know if they'll have to be pressed into the 8.25?
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same sort of thing was happening to me last month...turned out one of my leaf spring clamps came off. i would only get a clunk when turning left. put a quick clamp on and the clunk is gone. not saying this is your problem though...but just do a visual before you go and buy bearings...
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I wouldnt think id be a clamp because it sounds like it happens every time my wheel rotates and the faster im going the louder and more frequent the noise is
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def check everything before you start buying parts and wasting money..8.25 bearings are pressed into the housing
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Okay i'll check out the clamps and brakes tomorrow morning before i start blowing my money on it. Thanks for the help everyone
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