I think this is about rear Axle stuff.

 

Rear axle bushings are the subject of the thread

 

Oh, never mind.

 

They rarely get any attention, so it’s understandable.

 

I have new KYB shocks coming from Rock Auto. I also have to put 4 winter tires/wheels on. I'll take a closer look at things and decide if its a ME job or not.

 

I posted a video for you and there are threads about changing the rear bushings

 

Thanks, I watched the video's and could probably accomplish the task. I'm going to call around to get some estimates from a few mechanics. I've been calling buddies and asking them who they use for car repairs. I've got a few to call today. Like mentioned, my mechanic didnt work on my car but some goof ball who didnt know shot from shinola.. So Im looking for a new one. 1 is within a mile from my house and has good reviews from my friend. The mechanic is 64 and will retire soon so I might as well look elsewhere.

 

Shocks finally arrived. Paypay issue caused a delay. So winter tires on yesterday and the new rear shocks. One of the old shocks was leaking for sure, they were roughly 15 months old. Both shocks fell out once the bolts were removed. I mean hit the floor. The new shocks would not fit up inside. So I measured the old shock steel sleeve. The old shocks were an 1/8th of an inch narrower than the new shocks. I had to pry the mounting plate away from the frame with a crow bar and then the new shocks tapped in with some resistance. The old shocks were sliding back and forth inside the shock "pocket" on the upper bolt. I was "geeked" thinking that was my clunk.. Installed the new KYB's, torqued them and went for a ride. .......Clunk is still there, darn it. The monroe garbage shocks are in steel recycle bin; They cant even make a shock with the correct length steel sleeve. Crossing Monroe off my list forever. I probably caused the steel to be bent in slightly when I installed the last set of shocks without even knowing it. Not 100% convinced the rear axle beam bushing would cause a clunk seeing they are made of rubber. I have one of those engine borescope cameras that go into confined spaces. I might secure it near the bushing and see whats going on back there. I can get it to clunk in about 15 feet of backing up somewhat hard. Just thinking outside the box here.

 

Exhaust pipe?? or maybe the rear bumper ? I know mine is a ghost of what it should be as when I was working on the trailer hitch, I got a ton of rusted metal remains falling out from where the bumper is. No clunks bu I bet the trailer hitch is holding everything together back there. or maybe something in the storage boxes or rear storage under the floor?? stranger things have happened...

 

Rubber bushings wear out making for metal to metal clunks. That is the function of rubber bushings.
Yes, look at the bumper cover and stuff in the spare tire area. Most irritating clunks from the rear are from a loose jack handle.