Dutch Rutter
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- Independence, Or
- First Name
- Joshua
- Truck Year
- 1984
- Truck Model
- K20
- Engine Size
- 5.7
Hey everyone.
I'm trying to put a plan together on how I am going to tackle the drivetrain issues I am hearing and I'm having some troubles.
Particularly I have two noises.
Noise 1: A Loud clunk with a violent lurch that only happens when the transmission shifts from 2-3 and I let off the throttle at the time of the shift. (I'll try and get a video of it sometime)
Noise 2: I have a video here
I am planning on pulling the diff covers soon to replace the cover seals and covers. I am hoping to have some of this diagnosed and ready to tackle anything that needs to be done when I have those off. I had a shop check it over they told me that my u joints are good, and backlash is minimal. However, I do have some spider gear play (thinking noise #2) and the NP208 transfer case output shaft has some play (thinking noise #1)
I plan to have the NP208 rebuilt down the road sometime or I may try my hand at doing it myself. I'm not too sure just yet. But about this rear end clicking. I'm thinking I should replace my spider gears when I have the cover off. My main problem is this is the 14 bolt SF with the G80 locker and I cannot seem to find replacements. Is there reasonably priced replacement spider gears for these or am I looking at replacing the entire carrier with say a posi, e-locker, ARB air-locker etc? Or would this be made better after a gear oil change only?
I'm trying to put a plan together on how I am going to tackle the drivetrain issues I am hearing and I'm having some troubles.
Particularly I have two noises.
Noise 1: A Loud clunk with a violent lurch that only happens when the transmission shifts from 2-3 and I let off the throttle at the time of the shift. (I'll try and get a video of it sometime)
Noise 2: I have a video here
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This is going forward slowly while slightly turning to the left. listen closely you'll hear some clicking.I am planning on pulling the diff covers soon to replace the cover seals and covers. I am hoping to have some of this diagnosed and ready to tackle anything that needs to be done when I have those off. I had a shop check it over they told me that my u joints are good, and backlash is minimal. However, I do have some spider gear play (thinking noise #2) and the NP208 transfer case output shaft has some play (thinking noise #1)
I plan to have the NP208 rebuilt down the road sometime or I may try my hand at doing it myself. I'm not too sure just yet. But about this rear end clicking. I'm thinking I should replace my spider gears when I have the cover off. My main problem is this is the 14 bolt SF with the G80 locker and I cannot seem to find replacements. Is there reasonably priced replacement spider gears for these or am I looking at replacing the entire carrier with say a posi, e-locker, ARB air-locker etc? Or would this be made better after a gear oil change only?
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