[03LLBean]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhiPClMZG1s&feature=plcp

And the fix for now so I don't have to remove the diff carrier was to remove the skid plate, clean the bushings with brake cleaner, inject 3M Window Weld into the gaps, let it set for the afternoon and over night. The following was the result. The body and suspension moves, not the diff.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=B15Uji_QXR8&feature=endscreen


Its funny every time I see it.



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Hello all,
My family's 2003 recently started having the problem outlined in this thread.
I inspected the rear end thoroughly today and the diff bushings all felt quite solid. Is it possible that the high stress low speed situation (more details in my thread) could be causing problems with the diff bushings, which go back to normal as they cool off?
Thanks,
Alex

 

[03LLBean]

Cardoc? Trek Lawler? Anyone?
I imagine this will be quite difficult to diagnose as it only makes the sound right after slowly reversing up a hill or driving up a hill.

 

[03LLBean]

Thanks. In my inspection yesterday the subframe looked fine but I'll double check.

 

[03LLBean]

Avk, I checked the subframe again today. It's quite solid.
Cardoc, thanks. I'll make sure to try that.
There's been some more discussion in the thread I linked.
Edit: I just got an idea.
The next time the car has this problem, I'll climb under it and have someone shift from neutral into reverse. If the diff doesn't move, I can rule out bushings right?
How much movement is ok?

 

[03LLBean]

I never did get a recording. The car hasn't made the noise since I first posted.
As I mentioned, it's been making the noise on and off for years, and now that I'm trying to record it, it's taking a break.