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CLUNK- rear suspension

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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CLUNK- rear suspension

Does anybody have an idea what could cause slight clunking noise IN THE BACK when going over bumps?
Stabilizer bar bushings/links are out of question- replaced them recently, clunk is still there.
Exhaust mounts are out of question as well- everything is nice and tight.

Bad balljoint maybe? This model (2004) has control arms in the rear and bunch of bushings, trailer arms and whatnot.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Its probably worn or blown shocks
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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nope..rear shocks are new
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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oooo, how about the shock mounts? If the are new, is the rubber bushing already worn? No sure if a bent control arm will cause clunking....
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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Clean out trunk, make sure jack is tight. Lift up rear and use prybars underneath tire & on suspension components to find what's loose.
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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i did that, clunk is coming from suspension for sure. Did check everything with a pry bar, nothing's loose, no play. Problem can be only under load though and while vehicle is moving. Did anybody ever use chassis ears?
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