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Broken_down? · 11-21-2003, 06:59 PM

Last couple of days I noticed a "Chirping" noise coming from the rear of the truck. when I speed up it chirps faster and when I slow down it chirps slower. rear wheel bearings?? ideas plz..

68 chevy LB CCS 2wd 350 sb. also I just noticed it today when I kick it in ass to go It feels like the truck is roasting but it is not. I have big ass tires. I would have to major power break to light them up. any ideas on these 2?

Rich

jhow66 · 11-21-2003, 07:50 PM

u-joints!!

sactoC10 · 11-21-2003, 07:53 PM

Not sure what the chirping is, but I drove up to Oroville last week to pick up a GREAT roll pan from one of your neighbors. Small home business, and he had a (69 I think) dragging the frame at the side of his house...and a HUGE engine build up in his garage.

Hope you figure out what the chirping is.

beautimus · 11-21-2003, 08:18 PM

brakes rubbing?

jeffbo · 11-21-2003, 08:49 PM

Worn bearing in the driveshaft center carrier?

Broken_down? · 11-21-2003, 09:42 PM

now the noise stopped. wtf? I am thinkingthe brakes. if one of the brake pads is over adjusted woudl that make applying the brake harder then normal pull to say the right of left?

rich

Jeff M. · 11-22-2003, 12:11 AM

My vote is for the u-joints too.

jmanz69 · 11-22-2003, 10:38 AM

It might have been the rear brake. You wouldn't notice it pulling from the rear brakes. You might have noticed it locking up one of the wheels in the rain though. Really only notice brake pull on the front wheels unless it's really bad.

71GMC_3/4T · 11-22-2003, 03:22 PM

I'd wonder if you had a part fall off one of your rear brake assemblies. I would pull the drums and have a look at it.

cableguy0 · 11-22-2003, 10:14 PM

my carrier bearing made a similar noise to what you are describing and it went away

jorgensensc · 11-22-2003, 10:25 PM

I would start with the drive line. It's not too expensive:
Heavy duty (these have grease fittings)U-Joints= 10.00 Need 3
Carrier bearin=15.00
Just make sure you mark everything so the driveshaft stays balanced.

11-21-2003, 07:50 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	u-joints!! __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

11-21-2003, 08:18 PM	#4
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	brakes rubbing? __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

11-21-2003, 08:49 PM	#5
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	Worn bearing in the driveshaft center carrier? __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

11-22-2003, 12:11 AM	#7
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	My vote is for the u-joints too. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

11-22-2003, 03:22 PM	#9
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	I'd wonder if you had a part fall off one of your rear brake assemblies. I would pull the drums and have a look at it. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

11-21-2003, 07:53 PM	#3
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Not sure what the chirping is, but I drove up to Oroville last week to pick up a GREAT roll pan from one of your neighbors. Small home business, and he had a (69 I think) dragging the frame at the side of his house...and a HUGE engine build up in his garage. Hope you figure out what the chirping is.

11-22-2003, 10:38 AM	#8
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	It might have been the rear brake. You wouldn't notice it pulling from the rear brakes. You might have noticed it locking up one of the wheels in the rain though. Really only notice brake pull on the front wheels unless it's really bad.

11-22-2003, 10:14 PM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	my carrier bearing made a similar noise to what you are describing and it went away __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-22-2003, 10:25 PM	#11
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I would start with the drive line. It's not too expensive: Heavy duty (these have grease fittings)U-Joints= 10.00 Need 3 Carrier bearin=15.00 Just make sure you mark everything so the driveshaft stays balanced. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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