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I am also getting a funny noise from the rear end somewhere when making a tight L or R turn, perhaps the u-joints are binding up?




That could be the locking unit working. Some brands (Detroit Locker) will pop a bit on tight turns. They lock the axles together until the side to side torque difference is too great then they unlock. That unlocking is heard as a pop and can usually be felt as a shudder in the car.

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