ok so i first started hearing this happen when it was really snowey outside and i my back wheels would spin, i also now hear it on dry ground when i take off sorta hard, its like a ticking noise/light clunking coming from what it sounds like is the rear axle spinning against a piece of meta, but when i drive at a constant speed i dont hear it, its only when i take off at a fast rate or push the pedal down, its sounds as if two metal spray cans are tapping against each other, but i checked for loose objects and i find nothing.. any help would be appreciated. thanks!

 

Is there any fluid leaking from the rear diff? It could be the ABS activating if there is snow packed into the ABS sensors, so make sure the sensors are in the correct position and snow isn't in there.

 

where is this located? pic would help the most, and today it was raining and it still did it, its just when i accelerate really hard like if i was racing someone, and i listed with the window down and it seemed really loud and was a clunking, i hope my axles not going or something big

 

I does sound like an axle has gone bad...
What's the mileage on your car?

 

186k on the clock and its a 99 how much would that be to be fixed/replced? can it get worse?

 

bump.. anyone?

 

The sensors are pushed into the wheel hubs, they read the ABS sensor ring thats wrapped around each axle. If you see a torn CV boot and leaking grease then that can also be the source of the clicking noise. You have to get under the car and check all the outer and inner cv boots.