53K miles just started making a clunk around corners but intermittent and not on straights. Is this just a standard rear end that I can replace the spyder and axle gears and live happily ever after? I used to own a 70 Camaro and had the same thing happen, replaced those 4 gears and it was fine for 50K more miles when I sold it. If I chose not to repair it myself, how much should I expect to pay? $500, $750. $1000?
2003 Trailblazer LS 4x4 rear end clunk
May 17, 2007
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Could you have a broken shock, or loose exhaust? Do you let your kids drive it???????
Kid isn't old enough and no there isn't a broken shock or loose exhaust. I know the feeling and the sound of a broken spyder gear. I'm going to have a local mechanic give me and estimate Monday for $50.
When a spyder gear breaks its easy to tell, the vehicle doesnt move anymore.
Whitelightning who was the ace of shattering spyder gears with a V-8 powered Vega cobbled together in Germany.
Only if they disintegrate or you manage to sheer all the teeth off. Lose a cog and you'll probably never notice it until you turn a corner or spin a tire.
Several Items.
Look in the glove box for the code "G80". If there it looks like your "locker" is about to crap out.
Can you replicate the issue by standing at the rear of the vehicle, and move the body?
Can you replicate it by moving the exhaust pipe.
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