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Annoying rear clunk

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Annoying rear clunk

I dont think its really a big deal but its getting on my last nerve. every morning when my car has been sitting overnight my car makes this rear end clunk when going over small bumps in the road. after about three minuets of driving it goes away and doesnt come back until the next morning. any clue?
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Have you gone underneath and actually looked at the rear suspension for anything loose/worn out?
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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It could be your exhaust. My first 5.5gen had that problem. Get under the car and move your muffler and see if its a part of the exhaust.
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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ill have my buddy check the exhaust when he puts my muffler on this weekend.

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Have you gone underneath and actually looked at the rear suspension for anything loose/worn out?
to be honest I would not even know what to look for. I know that the struts have less then 10,000 miles on them so I'm hoping their still good. any tips on what to looks for in terms of things being worn out?
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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my fourth gen had a clunk and it was the rear wheel bearing
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