Drive train clunk - Page 6

kennyo · 07-22-2004, 10:46 AM

Here is another source for these springs "Pep Boyz"

http://www.7453217467431.com/product...=1090514836187

At little more expensive, but if you're like me and want them NOW.

nopropslaw · 07-22-2004, 01:48 PM

This sounds like a great fix, and I will be getting it, however I have another question for Jet Tech...I will be getting a lowering kit soon courtesy of another titantalk member and i will be replacing the rear leafs with new ones which will drop the rear end 4 inches (and new front coils to drop the front 2 inches) Do you think I will still have this clunking noise with new leafs? If so, when I install these helpers, will it lower my rear even more, making it look uneven? Thanks in advance for all the help you've posted...

JetTech · 07-22-2004, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nopropslaw

This sounds like a great fix, and I will be getting it, however I have another question for Jet Tech...I will be getting a lowering kit soon courtesy of another titantalk member and i will be replacing the rear leafs with new ones which will drop the rear end 4 inches (and new front coils to drop the front 2 inches) Do you think I will still have this clunking noise with new leafs? If so, when I install these helpers, will it lower my rear even more, making it look uneven? Thanks in advance for all the help you've posted...

I would think there's a good chance that the lowering springs your going to install would rectify any rear-end clunking. I have no idea how the helper springs would work with this combo, you may want to wait before buying them just to see how the lowering springs work first.

Please post some pics of your truck after you lower it, I'm interested in seeing how it looks....

RED BRAWN SE CC · 07-22-2004, 04:54 PM

JT, were you able to use both nuts on the bushing end? I could not get the bolt to thread through with the inside nut on. So I just used the outside one. I have the kit from Orileys, but I think it's the same as yours.

JetTech · 07-22-2004, 05:45 PM

yes I was able to get both nuts on. You can do it one of two ways. You can thread on a nut after you insert the bolt through the first bracket, go into the second bracket and then thread the second nut on to lock it. Or you can just thread both on after the bolt is fully inserted into the flanges and lock them together. Either way is fine and the use of two nuts is for locking purposes to keep them from loosening up.

z3axv · 07-22-2004, 06:12 PM

I just threaded both after the bolt was fully inserted and used some thread lock. After about 200 miles none of the bolts have loosened.

Gig'em · 07-22-2004, 06:53 PM

I finally got around to adding these springs, and I must admit they made a noticable difference. I was skeptical at first, but I'm convinced its a good fix after only a few miles. Thanks JetTech.

TOTitan · 07-23-2004, 09:23 AM

JetTech
Did you use the two rivits in the kit that apparently are for increasing the tension of the helper springs ?

Thanks again

JetTech · 07-23-2004, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TOTitan

JetTech
Did you use the two rivits in the kit that apparently are for increasing the tension of the helper springs ?

Thanks again

No I didn't. I think it's got plenty of spring tension without them....here's a couple of pics that better show the mounting of them..

TOTitan · 07-23-2004, 10:03 AM

Thanks....I left them out too.
BTW awesome pix

Chemist2000 · 07-23-2004, 12:26 PM

I am in the process of installing them now for the clunking noise. I tried to use loc tite, but it is so messy, I was wondering if you really need it and if anyone else used it or saw problems of theirs loosening up? Also what cheesy hardware for the bolt up top, huh? How about a nylon lock nut? Thanks for all the postings JetTech, I hope this works!

jpf2500 · 07-23-2004, 12:35 PM

I found that a deep socket worked perfectly for the U bracket nuts. Even if you just have a regular socket, it works well until the last few threads then you lose the connection. Then you can just use an open ended wrench or a pair of pliers to finish it - for the smaller bracket nuts, I used a pair of needle nose pliers to hold the inside nut and an open ended wrench to tighten the outside nut. Worked great!

JetTech · 07-23-2004, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chemist2000

I am in the process of installing them now for the clunking noise. I tried to use loc tite, but it is so messy, I was wondering if you really need it and if anyone else used it or saw problems of theirs loosening up? Also what cheesy hardware for the bolt up top, huh? How about a nylon lock nut? Thanks for all the postings JetTech, I hope this works!

I didn't use Loctite and haven't had any problem with them loosening up. It's not a bad idea to use it but that big lockwasher under the nut should hold things together.

JetTech · 07-23-2004, 12:42 PM

I was just looking at those pics I posted today of the springs, the undercarriage of my truck is filthy......the shame of it all!! Guess it's time for me to get my wife to clean it up a bit.........yeah right...

37L1 · 07-23-2004, 01:43 PM

Jet:

You've done it again, first the differential treatment and now this. Thanks, man!

Put them on yesterday and here's another benefit: those freeway problems with the Titan rocking and rolling along on the pavement we have here in California is now not a problem anymore. These things stiffened up the rear enough to dampen the bounce created when going over these uneven surfaces at cruising speed.

I found them real easy to put on, used the locking nuts as intended.

Put the inside nut on the bolt just enough to slide the bracket over the leaf, push it through the opposing hole and then spin it by hand almost all the way to the last thread. Put the second nut on, on the outside of the bracket, hold it with box wrench and used a ratchet on the bolt end to snug everything tight. Worked like a charm.

I can't wait to see what you come up with next.