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Subject:Re: Rear end rattle
From:Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Date:Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:46 -0700

as well as front anti-sway bar bushings ..
upper and lower shcck bushings, and tightness of shock bolts, front and
rear.

On 10/29/2012 9:44 PM, JRodgers wrote:
> You might take a close look at your shocks also. Also, be sure your
> spring pads are in good shape - heck - be sure they are even there. One
> of mine was missing and contributed to rattle.
>
> John Rodgers
>
>
> On 10/29/2012 7:04 PM, Gene P wrote:
>> ... 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...
>>
>