suzuki-guy

Thats beutiful Mike where do you live?

Mike Sigmond

I live in Rancho Santa Margarita at the moment in a condo, it sucks, too many stuck up rich prissy people here. I am moving to Costa Mesa in July, I am currently restoring the house my dad lived in, he passed last november...pic attached, Its a mile from the beach.

suzuki-guy

Im sorry to here that Mike! His house is beautifal. I would rather be there then in Michigan!

Mike Sigmond

Thanks, it was a rough few weeks for me

suzuki-guy

Yeah i bet! I havent lost my father yet, but my best friend just went to a Redwings game then went to a party and they found him dead the next morning! I didnt know till just today but it turns out he was diabetic and he did not know this! He died of diabetic shock!

Mike Sigmond

Sorry to hear that as well

Mike Sigmond

Ok, pic one, I take it this is my carrier bearing? The rubber grommet has about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of play in the metal housing, the bearing seems fine. The u-joints are tight with no play at all.


Pic 2, Explained in pic...


Pic 3 , explained in pic...

therewolf

OK, great pics!

The hole in the end of your spring is so you can mount a pad. Look at your other spring leaf ends. See the plastic tabs sticking out of the bottom? The top is a thin, barely visible plastic pad that absorbs shock and noise. You can get the pads at most 4X4 shops. Of course, they'll be half what you pay at a dealer and last twice as long, but everybody has a cross to bear in life.

Mike Sigmond

Thanks Rivereye! Sounds like a cheap repair. Any thoughts on the carrier bearing play comment?

therewolf

I haven't had any experience with that, but once you quiet your springs, you'll know better if you have other noises.