1998 Chevy Suburban 1998 SUBURBAN HAD LOUD BANG NOISE IN RE

1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
180,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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267BRUSH
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My friend was heading to work today. He took off from a stop and heard a loud bang in the rearof the Suburban. He then stated that the vehical was shaking and shimmying very bad below 20 mph. I had him stop to check the driveshaft. He said that there was not play in it. He later called me and said that when he went toput it in reverse that there was more banging in the rear of the vehical. Any ideas to what this may be. I hate to see him get hurt driving if an axle is broken or something. Thanks in advance.
Apr 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would get this inspected ASAP as it may be a seized uni or a diff that is about to fail.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
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267BRUSH
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Mark, Thank you for the reply. He is going to have it looked at tomorrow. Thanks again.
Apr 1, 2009 at 8:53 PM
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Let me know how you get on, good luck.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 1, 2009 at 8:58 PM
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