4x4 rear differential

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chopshopkid
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Car: 1992 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 V6

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I had to run two different size tires on the rear axle of my '92 4x4 for about 15 miles. Now i feel some grinding, then a 'clunk' into smooth operation on takeoff. Any ideas?

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Rev_D21
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Car: 1986.5 D21 LB HD 2WD V6 5Speed
1991 D21 Reg 2WD Auto
1995 D21 Reg 2WD 5Spd
1996 D21 Reg 4WD 5Spd
2012 Versa 1.6S 5-Speed
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How different were the tire sizes?
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chopshopkid
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Car: 1992 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 V6

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33" and a 235 75 16
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Rev_D21
Posts: 5946
Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2003 9:49 pm
Car: 1986.5 D21 LB HD 2WD V6 5Speed
1991 D21 Reg 2WD Auto
1995 D21 Reg 2WD 5Spd
1996 D21 Reg 4WD 5Spd
2012 Versa 1.6S 5-Speed
Location: Somwhere in Western NY
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Is it a limited slip rear? You might want to do a drain and fill to be on the safe side.
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