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Old 02-02-09 | 06:10 PM
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I was on the hi way yesterday and heard and felt a HEAVY thumping sound coming from the left rear wheel.... it felt like the wheel was about to come off. any idea what it is? a bushing maybe? HELPPPPPPPPPPP i have a 91 LS400

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Old 02-02-09 | 08:25 PM
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May need to provide a little more info. HOw is the ride? Is this doing this only at highway speed, or always? Are you running aftermarket wheels?
Old 02-03-09 | 12:39 AM
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check:
-lug torque
-wheel balance
-tire for bubbles (inside and out)
-rear carrier arm bushings
-rear diff bushings
-for the hell of it, rear trans mount
Old 02-03-09 | 04:25 AM
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Puredrift I'll check those things out and get back to you ,, thx..
Old 02-04-09 | 12:00 PM
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Make sure your P brake is fully released.
Old 02-06-09 | 08:49 AM
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Have you tried turning down the gain on your subwoofer amp?
Old 02-06-09 | 03:13 PM
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AZ Mike you cant be serious!!!!!!
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