Problem with rearend?

[TheAznJ]

So yesterday i was driving the truck in rain and it spun the tires quite a bit on the onramp to freeway. It feels about normal loss of traction and then it starts to skipp a bit and i let off the gas to gain traction again. After that, i shift to 3rd and keep going. I noticed that right after that everytime i am in lower gears (1,2,3) and i let off the gas it makes a clunking in the back somewhere, didn't really notice as much in 4,5,6 though. In first and sencond if not letting off gas it will do the clunk a little. Anyone have idea of what this could be and what could have caused it?

I looked at everything underneath, suspension and all look normal. Nothing is out of place or anything. I have read about some problems with rear end in 05's so i kind of thoguht mine could be that but not sure. I was thinking maybe somethign to do with tranny but then i keep feeling the clunk from the back.


Whatever the problem is, I REALLY hope if can be covered under warranty or an easy fix.

Thanks ahead of time for any ideas, comments or sugestions of what to do.

[mhadden]

If you are really hard on your truck, your rear end could be going out. If you have a limited slip (which I don't think you do), then it could be that kicking in...

[TheAznJ]

Yea, i will admit i do drive the truck hard at times but not constantly everytime i drive it.

I'm wondering if i should take it to a shop to have them look at it or just take directly to dealer. I don't want them to charge me to take look at it.


Any suggestions?

Thanks

[toku58]

On ttora they have a sticky about rear end failure. The ring and pinion gears. I think it was the rear end with the locker.

[mhadden]

I would take it to the dealer if its underwarranty, but be advised, at looking at the pic of your truck, they can easily say that your aftermarket rims/tires caused too much strain. If you still have the stockers, put them back on before you go in.

[BillBrasky]

I would guess that any time you lose traction with those big ole wheels and tires, odds are good that something might break.