CHEV. 4X4 POPPING and VIBRATION.......NEED HELP

I have a 1996 Chevrolet Z-71 (146, 000 miles) that has developed a
problem. When putting the truck in gear (forward) and/or
taking off, I hear a popping noise from the rear of the truck.
It, also, has developed a vibration at about 60 m.p.h. when
on the highway.

I am currently in the Navy, aboard the USS Nimitz, and needless
to say do not have the funds to take to a repair shop. I am
very handy at doing most all of my vehicle maintenance.

Any suggestions would be deeply appreciated.
Please e-mail me at;

[email protected]

On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 22:29:30 -0600, Steve <[email protected]>
wrote:

>I have a 1996 Chevrolet Z-71 (146, 000 miles) that has developed a
>problem. When putting the truck in gear (forward) and/or
>taking off, I hear a popping noise from the rear of the truck.
>It, also, has developed a vibration at about 60 m.p.h. when
>on the highway.
>
>I am currently in the Navy, aboard the USS Nimitz, and needless
>to say do not have the funds to take to a repair shop. I am
>very handy at doing most all of my vehicle maintenance.
>
>Any suggestions would be deeply appreciated.
>Please e-mail me at;
>
>[email protected]


Check them u-joints, and quick! Could also be a slip joint problem in
the driveshaft if you have one, but I'd guess the u-joints.

Matt
99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4

U joints.




"Steve" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I have a 1996 Chevrolet Z-71 (146, 000 miles) that has developed a
> problem. When putting the truck in gear (forward) and/or
> taking off, I hear a popping noise from the rear of the truck.
> It, also, has developed a vibration at about 60 m.p.h. when
> on the highway.
>
> I am currently in the Navy, aboard the USS Nimitz, and needless
> to say do not have the funds to take to a repair shop. I am
> very handy at doing most all of my vehicle maintenance.
>
> Any suggestions would be deeply appreciated.
> Please e-mail me at;
>
> [email protected]