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  4. Please Help! Klanking/rattling Noise

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

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    Well first was the "Clunk" steering shaft. Next was every time I hit the speed bumps at work with the driver side first I would feel something clunk from the front to the back of the truck under my feet. My buddy and I looked and the sway arm bushing were shot and I had the sway arm links so we did those too. I have needed tie rods for a while so I will do those when I am not plowing snow or when its not so dam cold out. At that point I will just replace the idler arm maybe the pitman arm not sure. Gm's idler arms do go so.... Also I have been getting a growl noise when I hit the gas so I have been lead to believe it's the bearings. I can get those for 180 at NAPA so I guess I will start on the drive side.. The shocks are SH&* from the get go and it's time to replace. And it doesn't help when my buddies and I go for a " Joy ride" and they take me down the worst roads in New England that my shocks sux sorry for the rant :rant:

    Yeah I think I may be facing multiple problems as well. Steering and diff and maybe other front end components. The shocks are bilstein, so they should be good to go. The thing is that it seemed to happen over a short period. The previous owner Justin took really good care of it. I have taken good care as well and have not been ragging on it or anything. The only difference is that I drive it more frequently. I just think 30k miles was the magic number. :(

  5. 15" Rotors W/ Zo6 Calipers

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted · Edited by rwoodards (see edit history)

    Why run 4piston on the back when you can have 6...the 'brake man' has some very cool things for us(the trick rear setup)...I say US b/c he already has a awsome brake set up and all of this work is for guys like me who are budgets and still want some trick stuff. I dont know what picture I'll post first the brakes on the truck or my smiling face :):cheers:

    So let me make sure I, understand. There is a bracket to put the 6 pistons on the back :wtf:

    Are they the same brackets for the front or different(i assume different)

    Where do I get these?

    Thanks :cheers:

  12. Suspension Clunk Over Bumps

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted · Edited by rwoodards (see edit history)

    I have been chasing a clunk in my 05 sss for some time now, last week i finally found it

    Torsion bar crosmember bushings were the cause

    these are the bushings where the torsion bar crossmember bolts to the frame

    This is quite common i guess acording to the techs at my local dealer who had them in stock. I changed them out today and my noise is gone!!!!!!! very happy hopefuly somebody finds this usefull

    :cheers:

    I'm chasing one too. I grabbed the torsion bar in the area you described but didnt feel anything loose. Any other pointers? Can you check out my post and tell me if it matches your symptoms?

    http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50992

    Thanks

  16. Please Help! Klanking/rattling Noise

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

    Posted

    I had a similar problem a few months ago and it was the starter bendix. Sometimes I would hear a noise and sometimes I wouldnt. There was a spring in the bendix that was held in place by a c-clip that had worn out and broke allowing the starter gear to slide into the flywheel and cause a clanging-rattling noise. I noticed it the most when I was accelerating. I hope this helps you and anyone else have any ideas?

    Thanks for the input, I will probably pull the starter and check it out. Did the sound resemble a driveline noise? Was there any difference when you started the truck, symptoms? Thanks

  17. Please Help! Klanking/rattling Noise

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

    Posted

    Update! Still need Help!

     

    I have searched the forum and found a couple of possibilities. Front Diff, Wheel Cylinder, crossmember.

     

    I think that i have eliminated the crossmember as i can not see if loose anywhere.

     

    I was going to drain the diff fluid today but decided to do some more testing to avoid wasting the oil in the event that I require a front diff change.

     

    I placed the truck in gear and gave it some gas while lightly applying brakes. At first there was nothing then the noise sounded as if it was coming front the front diff, almost like the axle spun freely for a split second then caught.

     

    Please any info would be greatly appreciated

     

    Rob

  20. New Member- Rwoodards - Who Bought My Truck

    in Video & Photography

    Posted

    Thanks for the shout out Justin. The truck is awesome and I love it. In that picture I had just returned from doing a track day at Daytona International speed ways road course. It was awesome going 180mph legally. The truck is doing some truck duties with the bike on back, but I have a motorcycle trailer that I used to pull with my Yukon. I cant bring myself to hook it up to the SS. I figure it made it 5 years with Justin without pulling a trailer why start now. Here is a pic of me on the bike.

    post-6969-1231819540_thumb.jpg

  21. Front End Noise

    in General SS

    Posted · Edited by rwoodards (see edit history)

    this isnt just a noise bcuz i can hear it under my feet........and it was never there b4 I am gonna take it in to get it looked at tomorrow

    I think we have the same problem. I just posted today as well, check my thread.

    http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50992

     

    Good luck I'll keep an eye on your thread.

     

    Oh here is another thread talking about the same thing.

    http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.ph...=49362&st=0

  24. Please Help! Klanking/rattling Noise

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

    Posted · Edited by rwoodards (see edit history)

    Hi Everyone Rob here, I have been a member for a couple of years and I bought Justin Lamana's 2003 SS a couple of months ago. Truck has been awesome and Justin did a great job on it and it was well maintained.

     

    MY Problem:

     

    During acceleration there is a rattling\clanking coming from the driveline. It seem to be concentrated in the front but sometimes I think I hear it mid way back. You also here a clank during most harder shifts. THE NOISE STARTED AS A CLANK AT SHIFT ABOUT 1.5 MONTHS AGO AND HAS NOW TURNED INTO A RATTLING during shifts and acceleration.

     

    My Troubleshooting:

    1. I though at first that it was probably a U-joint so I got under the truck and checked them out and they seemed secure.

    2. I next went to the exhaust, its got the gibson set up with some welded in dumps and there is a section mid ways back that barely contact the frame. I put the truck on the left and put some padding under the contact point to remove this from the suspect list.

    3. While on the lift I inspected the motor mounts the exhaust and checked the play in the u joints and the transfer case. The transfer case seemed to have a little slack, but I am not verry familiar with awd/4x4 components.

     

    My Theories

    1. Cats? ( they are hollowed out)

    2. Torsional bars need adjustment? (dont know how or when you would do this)

    3. Motor Mount or Trans mount? ( I visually inspected them, but that doesnt say much)

    4. Some how my driveline is out of alignment or balance. (truck was lowered by Justin and he never had problems)

    5. Transfer case needs replacement or servicing

    6. Transmission shaft (it shifts fine in all gears)

     

    Catalyst

    I have made no changes to the truck since purchasing it, THE NOISE STARTED AS A CLANK AT SHIFT ABOUT 1.5 MONTHS AGO AND HAS NOW TURNED INTO A RATTLING during shifts and acceleration. The only other thing with the truck is that it throws a 0170 0174 code often which I think is unrelated(rich/lean)

     

    Leaning on you guys experience, any theories would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advanced

     

    The truck

     

    2003 Black SS 31000miles

    Performance:

    • Kenne Bell 2.2L 90mm Supercharger

    • ETP 225 chamber, 11 degree Head w/ stage 3 valves/springs

    • Custom grind Comp Cam (224º-226º /.591"-.600" @114ºlsa)

    • 90mm FAST Intake

    • 90mm Corvette LS6 Throttle Body Conversion-Speartech Harness-Corvette TAC Module

    • 8 Rib Pulley Set-up w/ Overdrive Crank Pulley

    • Rollmaster Dual Chain Set w/ Torrington Bearing

    • Trick Flow Chromalloy Push Rods

    • ARP Head Studs

    • Corvette Valley Pan

    • 60 lbs Fuel Injectors

    • FAST Fuel Rails

    • Walbro 255lph In-Line Fuel Pump

    • Aeromotive Compact EFI Fuel Regulators 35-70 psi

    • Taylor 409 Race-Fit Pro Race Spark Plug Wires, 10.4mm

    • NGK TR6 Spark Plugs, .032 gap

    • Dynatech Long Tube Headers w/ gutted Dynatech Converts

    • Custom Dual Exhaust with Cut-Outs

    • Transgo HD2 Shift Kit w/ Billet Servos

    • Trailblazer 2800 Torque Converter

    • Tru-Cool MAX transmission cooler: 45,000 BTU

    • Flex-A-Lite Duel Electric Fans

    • 160˚ Thermostat

    • Yellow Top Battery

    • Tuning done by Ed Wright @ FASTCHIPS

     

    I wanted to rap my post up as I have found the problem and fixed it. First of all thanks to all those who gave input towards the tedious trouble shooting.

     

    I would also like to thank 4 Wheel Parts located in Jacksonville Fl on 103rd ST. These guys brought my truck into their shop and put it on jack stands to help me do some trouble shooting, FOR FREE!

     

    It turns out that the problem was my transfer case, changed it and the problem is fixed.

    I purchased my transfercase from the dealership for about $1150 with a warranty.

    I had it installed by 4 Wheel Parts for pretty cheap and they changed all of my u-joints for the same price that quoted for the transfer case(both front and rear driveshafts). I didnt do the swap myself because I have been strapped for time with work and needed it done.

     

    In conclusion my problem is fixed, If you have a similar problem then I would review this entire topic to reviews others inputs, hope this helps the next guy.

     

    Rob

     

    Also Check this out if you think your t-case viscous coupler is bad:

     

    QUOTE (detjoe @ Apr 27 2009, 10:29 PM)

    http://www.wtfba.org/temp/NVG-149.pdf

     

    hope this helps.

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