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Question: I get a thumping , almost like I have a flat tire when i accelerate going up hill.

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thumping, Hoopa, CA, February 28, 2010, 00:09
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when I accelerate in drive going up hill. I get a thumping sound, like a flat tire would make.it goes away if i let up on the gas. it happens when im doing around 55 to 60. what could it possibly be

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    scorcher March 01, 2010, 17:21
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    Check the drive shaft

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    Visitor, September 15, 2010, 06:20

    Check the passenger side CV Joint or axle, they can be replaced for under $100.00

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