rear end noise when coming to a stop

[evillecutter]

is it normal to feel/hear a slight almost grabbing noise coming from the rear end when coming to a stop? im not talking about the break thing where you release the pedal after coming to a hard stop and the car drops, and its not from the front end when the tod ingages/disengages - not a grinding noise but more of a bump or like something is grabbing and only happens when slowing between 20 and 10 mph - does not feel like the trans at all i can feel the downshift smooth and completely seperate from whatever this is - i could just be paranoid but any insight is always appreciated

[Y33TREKker]

Have you lubed the front and rear u-joints on your drive shaft lately?

[evillecutter]

tried last weekend but i cant get the gall darned grease gun primed! any tricks on how to get that done again would be appreciated - didnt have a problem last time i put a tube in it but this one just doesnt want to get going

[twostep1n2]

Check your rear axle bearings. lift up the rear end on a jack and with your hands lift up and down on the tires if there is any slop your bearings may be bad. can cause clunking in the rear end.

[evillecutter]

finally got the grease gun working and lubed the three nipples - seems to have done the trick

[Triathlete]

You guys obviously don't turn your audio systems up nearly enough. I never hear any squeeking, clunking, whinning,... :)

[pbkid]

You guys obviously don't turn your audio systems up nearly enough. I never hear any squeeking, clunking, whinning,... :)

thats what I'm always thinking when people say they hear a little rattle in the back of their dash, or a little squeeking coming from the roof rack etc.

CRANK UP THE TUNES!!! problem solved :dance:

[Y33TREKker]

thats what I'm always thinking when people say they hear a little rattle in the back of their dash, or a little squeeking coming from the roof rack etc.

CRANK UP THE TUNES!!! problem solved :dance:
And when a person sees smoke/flames/sparks flying out of the back in the rear-view mirrors....darker window tint!! :p

[pbkid]

Haha yup youve got it!!

All kidding aside, as long as your not billy, changing fluids and greasing joints goes a LONG way in the vx. The motor on the other hand? Eh, your just playing russian roulette there.