A loose shock absorber or its mount would cause this type sound.� Had this on a different vehicle.

Stephen

--- On Mon, 10/29/12, Gene P <olgreywoof@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

From: Gene P <olgreywoof@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Rear end rattle
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Monday, October 29, 2012, 8:04 PM

... and you know how annoying and embarrassing that can be.

87 2WD hardtop that has just had axles pulled, all 4 new CVs (GKN) and
bearings greased.� There is a persistent but not constant rattle that
sounds like it's rear and underneath.� It is not a rotation noise, but
is set off by the slightest road bumps.� Running is smooth, no
indication anything is wrong except the noise.� I've been underneath and
in the engine compartment finding cables, brackets, anything that can
move and make noise and tying things off.� And I just jacked it up again
and turned and tugged wheels, all smooth and tight, no bearing play.� I
have 190 miles around town now on the new CVs.

What else can I check?� And, should I quit thinking about the work
that's just been done and be looking at suspension stuff?� How would I
check bushings for noise?

Or should I just turn up the radio...