10 bolt Front Problem 1990 Sub V2500

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Bright Idea

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1990
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V 2500 Suburbans
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5.7
I have a 1990 V2500 Suburban. It has the 10 bolt GM front axle and I am led to believe that it would have the 30 spline inner shaft ? Is this correct ? It is 4:10 gear Ratio. I have a random intermittent popping sound/clunk when running in 4wd. I believe I have narrowed it down to the right ( passenger side ) It only does this in 4wd with both manual hubs locked. with the right hub unlocked and the transfer case in gear either 4hi or 4lo the noise /popping does not happen. I have had the manual hub apart and it is fine and works as it should. I suspect either something with the axle shaft or internal in the differential. This clunk/bang occurs very randomly and does not involve turning. Any Ideas before I tear into it ?
 

dvdswan

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1978
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350
Steering knuckle u-joint?
 

Bright Idea

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I am not real familiar with 2 piece axle u joint failure.With the limited access it is hard to tell if there is any slop in the joint. Possibly this is the beginning of the u joint failing ? Turning does not seem to make any difference ?
 

TubeTruck

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Go from behind the front axle and grab the drive shaft an twist it back and forth. See if there is any play in the u-joint. You can also use a big screwdriver or prybar to see if there is any play.

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