Ford Ranger thump

2000 FORD RANGER
123,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MAGNUM111
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2000 Ford Ranger 4x4 3.0 supercab makes slight thump on start and stop , any help appreciated
Mar 20, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Any vibrations on acceleration/deceleration?

Climb under the truck and firmly grasp the drive shaft. Now shake. It shouldn't move. If it does, determine which u-joint is bad.
Jun 19, 2011 at 6:42 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Got you a few of my homemade pics

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Jun 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM
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Great pictures, CJ. Very helpful. Thanks.
Jun 19, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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