The clunk thing

[Ldub]

Well, theres all kinds of stuff that can clunk. Its the how bad is it or is it getting worse that you need to keep an eye on. If you run the the VX hard, things are going to wear alot quicker. I think im going to start buy making more of the shims I mentioned before and do part buy part while testing in between. Im still waiting for the clutch pack wich is on back order from isuzu. Id recomend that the guys that own one and plan on keeping it on the road withought a long wait start collecting parts. Were lucky that the tranny parts are readily available since its a common tranny but what about diff parts. Has anyone looked into diff parts? I havent had the time to pull any schematics yet.

For the rear diff., I just ordered...

L & R bearings, a complete set of shims, & 12 ea. ring gear bolts.

All ordered from Merlin, we also talked about pinion bearings, shims, seals, & crush collar.
There was no mention of any of these items being on back order, but I won't know for sure until they do, or don't, show up next week.

[MoonRaker]

All the seals and bearings shouldnt be hard to find what im worried about is all the gears to include the pinion. Ask if there available if you dont mind.

[Ldub]

Sorry Moon, but my order is in & I don't have time to be your secretary...

1-800-727-8066 St. Charles Isuzu - ask for Merlin!

[WILLY]

FRIKKIN FUNNY STUFF LMFAO

[WormGod]

A few weeks ago when I found myself dropping the Power switch off (ya ya, so I drive more light hearted now), my clunk has REALLY decreased. By easing the shifting ranges to a more nominal setting, up and down shifting is nearly clunk-free now. Ya, I still get one occosionally, but for what it's worth, if you don't like the clunk and don't drive spirited (Power ON is hell on heavy wheels with a S/C to get the best out of it), Power OFF may very well help.

[MoonRaker]

yeh and you deffinatly notice increased milage.

[WormGod]

yeh and you deffinatly notice increased milage.

You aint kiddin'. Looks like I might actually get about 300 miles out of this tank of gas. Thats a far cry from the usual 220-240 I get normally, heh.

Had it out all weekend and not a single clunk. I made it a rule that I would NOT use the Power button at all, and I tell ya.... I REALLY missed it on the highway. Merging on and passing was painful. All I can say is, S/C + Power ON = MUST for full potential. Without Power ON, the weight of that little bastard really reared it's ugly head on that V6 and the S/C felt useless. Note to self....