hey yall i got a bit of a problem with my truck, whenver i get onto the throttle to accelerate normally i hear this clunk/clank noise, it sounds similar to when i engage my 4-Low...any ideas?....if you got something let me know how hard to repair it it and what your guess on the cost is

Also my ABS light is on and i checked all the connections and fuses...nothing helped

 

scratch that title...i meant drivetrain...

 

oh its a 96 k1500 6lug with the 5.0 305block and push button 4wheel...no autotrac

 

Have you chescked your u-joints? Next I would try to look for anywhere that has play. Then secure it on a lift try to watch as someone puts in in reverse and drive to see if you can tell where the slop is. Could be tranny, tranfer case, rearend, etc. You just need to narrow down which area first.

 

how hard is it to tighten u-joints? and how hard would it be to replace them?....know of any companies that would let me put in on a lift to see that?

 

If you build a repore with one of the local shops they may let you put it on a lift. As far as tightening u-joints, there are uaually 4 bolts or 2 ubolts with 4 nuts. But if these are loose, your u-joint will probably be shot. They are very easy to change with a hammer, socket of correct size to tap out joint, and c-clip removal tool.

 

how expensive are replacement oem u-joints?....or should i go for aftermarket?

 

hey how much play should there be in my rear axle when the e-brake is on the floor, and the truck is off and in neutral? and in 2hi?

 

There should not be much play. It really varies alot and I do not know exact number. But any more than 1/4-1/2 inchwould seem like alot to me. You may actually see the driveshaft kick back a little (if you have to much play) when you put it in gear at idle with the break off.

 

it feels like its going from what would seem like one side of the gear in the t-case ot the other....im 17 and its my first truck, and i just had to replace the brakes almost completely...and momma wouldnt be too happy about another hole in her pocket....