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Old 04-24-2021, 10:57 PM
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Replaced shocks all around including donuts on back. When purchased, going over a pavement seam on the freeway would cause a loud clunk. I actually pulled over to check because I though a coil spring must have broke. Now 95% better. Still some clunking when going down a rough gravel/dirt road at 10 mph. Can't recreate clunk when parked by pushing down on each rear corner. A worn suspension bushing? Car has 111k miles. Ideas where to look?
 
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shocks torqued correctly?

hub pivot bearings good?
 
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grease the zerk fittings on both sides of the differential. Did you replace the front shock mounts? Always a clunker!
 
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Originally Posted by xalty
shocks torqued correctly?

hub pivot bearings good?
Yes. My test for wheel bearings has always been with wheel off ground push and pull wheel for play. No play.
 
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grease the zerk fittings on both sides of the differential. Did you replace the front shock mounts? Always a clunker!
Yes and yes.
 
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