I have a 1998 Ford Ranger with 4 wheel drive and a manual 5 speed transmission. August of 2014 I had a throw out bearing go out and I took it to a local shop to have the throw out bearing replaced along with the clutch pressure plate and slave cylinder replaced. the fly wheel was machined and all was good for about 3 months when I started to have a hellacious chatter in the rear end as I let out on the clutch from a complete stop. I personally inspected the rear differential and had a my brother who is a mechanic verify that all was good in there. I also had the rear leaf springs inspected as instructed by the clutch shop where work was originally done. leaf springs were fine. The clutch shop said to drive it for a little while and see if it went away as according to them "Fords tend to have a chatter any way" went for about another month or so before I took it back and had the fly wheel replaced. 500 dollars a new fly wheel and another new clutch kit later (minus the slave cylinder) and about a week later and I have the same chatter in the rear end along with a tick that sounds like its coming from the transmission. I called back today and asked if the slave cylinder could be causing my problem and they said it was highly unlikely. It is not an exhaust hanger nor is it a heat shield. The chatter is strong enough to shake the whole truck. I don't abuse the truck by any means. I don't excessively ride the clutch either. I have exhausted almost all of my resources and am just trying to get to the bottom of this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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