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Old 04-18-05, 04:25 PM
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clunking in the rear

When in smooth ground(no bumps at all) under light throttle I hear a clunking from the rear and when I let off the gas it goes away. I looked at the tie rods and they seemed fine. It also doesnt happen all the time. It happens at most speeds above 15 or 20. Oh and its not that loud either. Its is based on the speed for how fast it makes the noise. Your help is greatly appreciated as to what you think it might be.

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Old 04-18-05, 04:45 PM
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It's the pillow ball bushings in the rear - VERY common problem. About $60 each for the bushings (you need 6) and a decent amount of work to press them out.

I've got a writeup on the job on my website - http://www.clubrx.org

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I thought that as well but its continuous even when the road is perfectly smooth. Do you really think it is the pillow ***** and not the cv or diff. granted ill take the pillow ***** anyday.
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If its noticiable on turns I would say the Diff.
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nope not in turns only in the straights
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