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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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getting a clunking noise fro rear end

this happens over bumps mostly and sometimes when letting off the accelator
what could this be ??????
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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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Do you even do any troubleshooting or reading on your own??
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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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I would bet rear bushings.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Damn you're lazy! I told you this in another thread just yesterday - use search n00b!
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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Could be axle, bushings, diff, etc...
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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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You Know, I agree with the ideah of using the search button.. How ever some of you guys need to stop being such dicks some days..

I mean come on I have seen nothing but RUDE and downright obnoxious FD owners latly.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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I agree, with the energy of the abuse you could answer the question
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Originally posted by spekdah
I agree, with the energy of the abuse you could answer the question
You took it upon yourself to tell us to answer his question but did not post an answer yourself. Why tell others to do something you dont even do?

His problem is more than likely suspension related, but the point was that before you ask such an open ended question maybe you could do something on your own instead of expecting everyone else to know the answer you were to lazy to look for.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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Originally posted by Assud

You took it upon yourself to tell us to answer his question but did not post an answer yourself. Why tell others to do something you dont even do?

His problem is more than likely suspension related, but the point was that before you ask such an open ended question maybe you could do something on your own instead of expecting everyone else to know the answer you were to lazy to look for.


I've actually posted on one of "rx7???rx7#1's" threads several times with good information, however, lately, I've noticed this person asking very common questions where the answer can easily be found in the archives. Needless to say, these kinds of posts are tiring to read, and I'd like to see more initiative on the part of the newbies. Just like the old saying (corny I know), "Teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime." IOW, use the search link, and you won't get flamed.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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And with only 82 posts shows me you're are an idiot.

Why don't you learn some Respect.

Yet again his point shows: With the energy you just exsibited you could have ansered the question..

How ever You do not know that anser so to make your self sound like you do.. You tell this person to use the search button..


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To help rx7???rx7#1

There are many veriables on what could be wrong..

The leading cause of Clunks in the Rear can be atributed to the Bushings.

These bushings wear as they are made of rubber that tends to dryroat[sp?] Just like the Rubber Vacume hoses.

How ever. There are alot of other posiblitys..

1. The Bearings in the halfShaft could be getting bad. More off that would be heard more with Power/accell then Decell. Bumps would cause this also due to the flex needed.

2. The Diff could also be going bad. Once again that is more in Power/accell then Decell. I don't think that would make noise on bumps how ever.

3. Maybe you have something in your spare tire well?


I would say its the bushings but the other three are possiblities.

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Now Assud get a life stop being a stuck up FD owner with a **** in your Rear and either leave the forum or learn to help people.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Originally posted by SpeedKing


I've actually posted on one of "rx7???rx7#1's" threads several times with good information, however, lately, I've noticed this person asking very common questions where the answer can easily be found in the archives. Needless to say, these kinds of posts are tiring to read, and I'd like to see more initiative on the part of the newbies. Just like the old saying (corny I know), "Teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime." IOW, use the search link, and you won't get flamed.

Yes Hey maybe lazy but your outburst was RUDE.........................................Demor ilizing, Degrading. Did I mention RUDE.


I'm sorry but maybe he felt your explination where you posted before was not through enough for him.. Maybe he wanted a Second opinion.. Just cause you have 877 posts doesn't make you Undisputed King of the Forums..
There is no reason so Degrade someone for asking a question.


Have you ever heard of the saying The Wiseman does not give advice he is the one that asks the questions..
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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OK, to take this thread back on track....

Sounds like the lower trailing arm bearings/bushings are going bad. Lay under the back of the car and try to twist the lower control arm with your hand. If it rotates and makes noise, it is the problem. FD's are no stranger to suspention problems. I bet it is your problem.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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Originally posted by Crackers

Yes Hey maybe lazy but your outburst was RUDE.........................................Demor ilizing, Degrading. Did I mention RUDE.


Oh please...get a grip mister, you're being WAY too oversensitive! Demoralizing and degrading, eh? I just told the guy he was lazy. It's not like I called him a God-amn, motherfu--ing, cocksu--ing, son of a b-tch.


I'm sorry but maybe he felt your explination where you posted before was not through enough for him..Maybe he wanted a Second opinion..


You're wrong here mister and I have no idea where you got this from. I responded to a thread where he wanted to buy a car; it was not suspension related at all. Don't know why you would assume this.

Just cause you have 877 posts doesn't make you Undisputed King of the Forums..


Who said I was?

There is no reason so Degrade someone for asking a question.


Looks who's talking! You just referred to "Assud" as an "idiot".

[B]Have you ever heard of the saying The Wiseman does not give advice he is the one that asks the questions..
Nope, but I really could care less.

Anyway, you did a great job of hijacking this thread. Now it will be closed and this fella will never get any more answers. You got something more to say to me? E-mail or PM me and we'll discuss. I've got nothing more to say to you here on this thread.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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grow up guys its just a forum with writing, no need to fuss. Just answer the guys question and get over it, more knowledge means more power to ya!
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Old May 9, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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oh yea and yes I do believe its the rear busings worn out, I'm getting that sound too sometimes so I'm gonna have to fix it as well.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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thanks to all

who helped i going to look at the trailing arm bushings tomorrow.

who is the stuck up a-hole

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