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  1. Hasdrubal

    metallic like creak

    I've seen the punch method on Youtube vids. While I'm pretty good at applying 30 ft lbs by hand with a ratchet or even 100 ft lbs on wheel bolts. But how do you ensure 160 ft lbs with a hammer and punch? Maybe I don't have your experience as I've never done it. I'm aware that experienced...
  2. Hasdrubal

    metallic like creak

    " has the original ball joints" - hence a M1009. Must be the heat here coupled with the long hours and commute but it seems I've overlooked a fairly simple explanation for the sound. Brake pad starting to squeal. Been looking for my hub tool, cant find it. Looked thru my bills from 2011. I...
  3. Hasdrubal

    metallic like creak

    Didn't drive it today. Going to tear it apart in the next few days. When I say lube, I mean all 4 trunnion seals purge until fresh grease comes out. Takes a bit of pumping and lots of grease to clean up. but pays off in longevity, especially on drive shaft u-joints. This truck still has the...
  4. Hasdrubal

    metallic like creak

    Not sure what it is. Seems to be from R front end, happens at slow speed when turning wheel, seems rotational. Not happening in straight line. While inspecting, noticed there is a new leak from the axle seal. First I thought ball joints, but its sounds rotational, bearing? seal ? Axle u-joint is...
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