1996 Ford Explorer noise or constant clanking sound

1996 FORD EXPLORER
27,700 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOULO78
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I have a 1996 Explorer, it makes this clanking sound underneath the engine, and it gets worse when I speed up and shifts. I was considering in buying a new sway bar or sway bar link kits. But not sure as yet...
Apr 10, 2014 at 5:02 AM
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HMAC300
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have a mechanic check this it may be the ujoints in driveshaft or center support bearing.
Apr 11, 2014 at 7:05 AM
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SUPERSHAFTS
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Sounds as if the front shaft the Rzeppa joint at the transfer case end of the shaft (rear) is bad,

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Apr 13, 2014 at 4:54 AM
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