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Charbojoseph, Ok, on your issue when you say 'driveshaft' I am guessing you mean the one fron the transmission rearwards to the axle. I had a problem with mine in the past. One day when driving on the freeway I suddenly got REALLY bad vibration (not what sue is currently). It felt like a wheel...

Problem: Drumming from rear end. My 2003 XLT Explorer now has only 46,000 miles. The rear axle was rebuilt at 31,00 miles under warranty (whine) then again recently at 46,000 miles after winning a HUGE battle with Ford and the dealer. Got it back....whine gone but now it had a drumming...

The Final Chapter ! Evan, thanks for the response. I worked with Ford Customer service some more who (by phone) agreed that failing 15,000 miles after a full rebuild wasn't acceptable. They arranged to 'engage' the attentions of the zone area manager/ford team to work with the Dealer...

Hi Guys, Full axle rebuild under warranty TSB 05-23-3 (whine etc) @ 28,676 miles in Jan 2006. Now 15,800 miles later it's whining again and very clunky. Dealer agrees but won't cover because it's past their "1 year 12,000 mile warranty". Quoted me another $583parts and $755 labor to...

Sidewall and load rating SRJ thanks , greatly appreciated the advice and teaching. (and others who posted) I am still a little confused.....sure, I know any decrease in sidewall means a decrease in bump absorption capability (ride) but with a probable improvement in cornering - apples for...

Great Forum!! I just changed my stock 16" wheels and Michelin Cross terrain 235/70/16's for some great looking wheels through Discount Tire. The wheels are MB Wheels, 17" 'Gunner 5's and I opted for the exact same tire in the appropriate 245/65/17 size. Sidewall drops only about 5mm and as my...

Great Forum!! I just changed my stock 16" wheels and Michelin Cross terrain 235/70/16's for some great looking wheels through Discount Tire. The wheels are MB Wheels, 17" 'Gunner 5's and I opted for the exact same tire in the appropriate 245/65/17 size. Sidewall drops only about 5mm and as...