Have a poping in the rear only when turning the vehicle

Tiny
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No play in axles, no play in drive line
Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:10 PM

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Tiny
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Check rear suspension, wheel bearings and brakes
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:16 PM
Tiny
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What I suspect is happening is that you have a limited slip differential and the side clutches are chattering.
The cure for this is to drain the gear oil and when refilling it, add a bottle of friction modifier. It's sold at most auto parts stores in a small couple ounce bottle.
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:35 PM
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Merry Christmas -Wrench
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:37 PM
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Right back at ya Ras. Hope you had a great holiday. I'm not sure about the time difference but I suspect it might be Monday over there now, right?
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:40 PM
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Yes-sir it 0941hrs here
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:42 PM
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1840hrs on the 25th here
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:44 PM
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9hrs ahead and a day behind-WoW! What a difference-have fun and goodnite
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:50 PM
Tiny
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It's the 26th there, right?
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011 AT 11:54 PM
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Yes sir-you're day shy-bye for now
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Monday, December 26th, 2011 AT 12:20 AM

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