What does everyone do for a living? Where do you live?
08-23-2011, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CanadianF150L1m1td
I'm from Greely, Ontario, Canada and I'm a Licensed Honda Tech driving a Ford !!! LOL
08-24-2011, 10:25 AM
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Hi, folks,
I'm new to the site. Was searching for information regarding my 1999 F150 4x4, and found this forum. This looks like a knowledgeable group of people...I think I'll ask them.
I'm a handyman in Pittsburgh and the F150 is my work truck. Yesterday I was on a service call when I heard a solid clunking noise coming from the rear end of the truck. I got out and looked underneath only to find the rear gas tank strap broken and the tank hanging down about 4 inches. So, with some of my general handyman improvising skills, I ran one of my kayak carrying straps around it and pulled it back up into place. Just last week I had heard of the Ford recall on the straps, so I would probably take it to Ford for repair.
Anyway, the clunking noise continued and then some grinding. It didn't sound good. It was more aggravated by slow,stop & go traffic. When traveling under a constant load around 35 MPH, it seemed to be quiet.
For the past week or so I had also been hearing a slight whining from the rear end area. Wheel bearing, maybe?
I limped home and threw it up on the jack stands to pull the axles out and check the wheel bearings. They had some wear but not as bad as I had imagined. New bearings and seals installed. Now I'm trying to get the axles back in the differential. Of course, I have the limited slip differential with this massive spring clip right in the middle of all the c-clip installation area. I'm trying to find a slick way to get it back into the assembly while still maintaining my sanity. I feel I really haven't corrected anything major, so I'm not sure if the problem is still there. The truck has 62,000 original miles. (I've just retired my '97 F150 with 186K miles. I had been searching for this one for almost a year, so I want to keep it.) The parts guys tell me I have an 8.8, with the ten bolt pattern cover. Ford would probably encourage me to buy a new truck, but I would like to find a less costly approach. Any ideas?
Denny
I'm new to the site. Was searching for information regarding my 1999 F150 4x4, and found this forum. This looks like a knowledgeable group of people...I think I'll ask them.
I'm a handyman in Pittsburgh and the F150 is my work truck. Yesterday I was on a service call when I heard a solid clunking noise coming from the rear end of the truck. I got out and looked underneath only to find the rear gas tank strap broken and the tank hanging down about 4 inches. So, with some of my general handyman improvising skills, I ran one of my kayak carrying straps around it and pulled it back up into place. Just last week I had heard of the Ford recall on the straps, so I would probably take it to Ford for repair.
Anyway, the clunking noise continued and then some grinding. It didn't sound good. It was more aggravated by slow,stop & go traffic. When traveling under a constant load around 35 MPH, it seemed to be quiet.
For the past week or so I had also been hearing a slight whining from the rear end area. Wheel bearing, maybe?
I limped home and threw it up on the jack stands to pull the axles out and check the wheel bearings. They had some wear but not as bad as I had imagined. New bearings and seals installed. Now I'm trying to get the axles back in the differential. Of course, I have the limited slip differential with this massive spring clip right in the middle of all the c-clip installation area. I'm trying to find a slick way to get it back into the assembly while still maintaining my sanity. I feel I really haven't corrected anything major, so I'm not sure if the problem is still there. The truck has 62,000 original miles. (I've just retired my '97 F150 with 186K miles. I had been searching for this one for almost a year, so I want to keep it.) The parts guys tell me I have an 8.8, with the ten bolt pattern cover. Ford would probably encourage me to buy a new truck, but I would like to find a less costly approach. Any ideas?
Denny
08-25-2011, 10:53 AM
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Elementary School Music Teacher in Maryville, TN
Director of Music at Kern Memorial UMC in Oak Ridge, TN
Full time Daddy to a 5year old daughter and 2year old son. They both love riding in "Daddy's Big Truck." 2002 King Ranch Screw 4x4, owned it about a month and LOVE it!
Love the forum!
Kevin (KR02)
Director of Music at Kern Memorial UMC in Oak Ridge, TN
Full time Daddy to a 5year old daughter and 2year old son. They both love riding in "Daddy's Big Truck." 2002 King Ranch Screw 4x4, owned it about a month and LOVE it!
Love the forum!
Kevin (KR02)
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