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Post Clonk!
A few times recently, but especially last night, I've noticed a noise coming from the back end of my van - a 'clonk' noise, similar to what you would hear from a loose front shock mounting plate. Anyone got any idea what it might be? Wheel nuts are tight, shocks secure and the knife edges haven't escaped.

I wondered if it could be an arm bearing away, but I'm not sure how to check for that.


January 30th, 2015, 1:11 pm
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Post Re: Clonk!
Worn arm bearings are just too common with Acadiane, to test - remove shock absorber, jack up that corner and axle stand or better, release all spring tension by winding out rear suspension rod, wag around, feel for wear.

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A few times recently, but especially last night, I've noticed a noise coming from the back end of my van - a 'clonk' noise, similar to what you would hear from a loose front shock mounting plate. Anyone got any idea what it might be? Wheel nuts are tight, shocks secure and the knife edges haven't escaped.

I wondered if it could be an arm bearing away, but I'm not sure how to check for that.

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January 30th, 2015, 4:24 pm
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The repair should be cheap. It is not on the list. :mrgreen:

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January 30th, 2015, 7:47 pm
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It's on the next page, that's why...

'Clonk, clonk, clonk' was $500, last time I looked. ;)

2CViking wrote:
The repair should be cheap. It is not on the list. :mrgreen:

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January 30th, 2015, 9:08 pm
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Most likely it are worn knife-edges (I hope it's the right name) or the eyes where they fit into are worn, Now if your suspension move they settle and make this clonk noise... Anybody agrees... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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January 30th, 2015, 11:30 pm
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lpgo wrote:
Anybody agrees... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


agree :lol: probably the knife edge walking out its groove or a loose shock or a worn arm bearing.

you know what im going to say......can of petrol, quiet layby :lol:

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