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Subject:Re: CV joints/Axle options
From:Dan Lamb
Date:Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:17:20 -0700

A similar noise with shifting weight was rear axle bearings. Cv’s are usually pretty constant noise most all the time. Good luck

Dan
Country Homes Camper, the Huckleberry Sky

> On Mar 10, 2019, at 6:53 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> First of all, hello again after a long pause.  Now… onto interesting stuff.
> 
> I have a curious cank-cank-cank noise coming from right rear as I take right turns and weight shifts off the right axle. It’s gotten louder over time and It sounds like a bad CV joint, so I presume that’s it..
> 
> What are our CV joint/axle options these days?  I see 944 joints listed for greater articulation ( I have a Syncro), but 944 folks are running Vanagon axles/joints in their race cars.  I see very expensive 930 joints which, like any other off-road accessory, come with extensive list of benefits rivaling viagra.  Then I see roll-the-dice discount joints. 
> 
> My Syncro is mildly lifted with super Schwenk springs.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Chris in Atlanta.

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