A noisey 10 bolt.

[The Griff]

The Blazer has developed a couple new noises. For a while now the rear 10 bolt has squeaked when I backed up, but now if I turn to the left or right, it makes these loud popping noises from whichever side would be going faster. Also when going forward I get a consistent clunking. About a year and a half ago I changed the fluid in it and it doesn't leak, so I know it has fluid.

The best way to describe the sound is like taking an taking an aluminum can and twisting it until it rips.


Is is full float time?

 

[paratrooper307]

Sounds like you have some bearing and/or differential issues. For what you'd spend in parts and time to fix the problem, it's not really worth it. Take it as an opportunity to upgrade, or if bigger tires/hard wheeling isn't in your future, just go pick up another 10 bolt.

 

[sweetk30]

sounds like if it has a g-80 gov-loc its ready to go BOOM