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Old 02-15-2009, 09:06 PM
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Default on/off rear end clunking noise, _but_ I have all new mounts, sway, etc... already STFA
I have new engine mounts, trans mounts, dts, rear diff ring plus 034 bushings, Stasis (Koni) motorsports and h-sport sways. When I go from coasting to accelerating and accelerating to coasting, I get a loud clunking noise from the rear end. I tightened all the bolts I could, repositioned the exhaust, and I still get the clunking noise. Ideas?
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Default Re: on/off rear end clunking noise, _but_ I have all new mounts, sway, etc... already STFA
is there stuff in your spare wheel well instead of a spare?
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Default the upper and lower shock mounts need to be tightened with a jack under the upright.
at or near ride height.

This may be causing the clunk.
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No. Spare is in place and tightened down.
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The suspension hasn't been touched in a long time. I will verify that the bolts are tight though.
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Default I had that once after a dealer tech did a bearing replacement. Left a rear sway bar bolt off.
Look again.

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my money is on your driveshaft, either the CV or more likely the universal joint
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Default Some bolts worked themselves loose on the rear diff rear support bracket
I tightened the allen bolts back down and the problem went away. Whew...
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