Rear end question

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Sep 15, 2014 | 10:52 AM

Fordguy911

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Rear end question

When I have rearend jacked up I have in and out play of the rear axels, do I need new wheel bearings?

Sep 15, 2014 | 11:00 AM

Fordfan2006

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From: Mooresville indiana

Yes sounds like bearings. any noises?

Sep 15, 2014 | 02:22 PM

charliedyal

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From: Tallahassee, Fl

Change them and pull the diff cover to make sure that the c clips that secure the axle shafts are in place. Id do it before i drove it anymore. You don't want the wheel and axle to detach from the truck.

Sep 15, 2014 | 02:39 PM

Carcrazygts2

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Its normal for a C-Clip style rear axle to have slight play in and out. Its gets worse with age in a LS rearend as the clutches wear.

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