humbucker87

Thanks Slowcrash.

It seems that when I lifted the suspension without the shock there was no noise....but I didn't know if that mean it was 100% the shock or if it was just from being un-tensioned.

I will double check the isolator bushings tomorrow but they seemed decent earlier. I'm looking locally for an oem shock I can 'rent' and swap just to drive the car around the block.

johnzal

Switch one shock from one side to another. Check if it's still make the noise . That can rule out the blown shock

humbucker87

F#@&'ing A, this is the gift that keeps on giving.

Removed both shocks, and so both sets of control arms are there floating. I found a reliable way of replicating the noise (so shocks are not part of it, surprisingly). Removed the sway bar end links and I couldn't reproduce the noise. Installed autozone end links and the noise still occurs. Sway bar bushings on order although the noise doesn't sound like that, but who knows.

The way I can replicate the noise with both shocks off:
-Take my pry bar and flex the entire assembly downwards until I hear a pop.
-Let the suspension return to normal.
-Sharply jolt hub up and down with my hands....the noise happens in both directions.
-After a while the noise will go away....to get it back I have to flex the assembly down again.

Jstone_ap2

wheel bearing and hub/knuckle? maybe balljoint play?? i need to get to the bottom of this as well

humbucker87

Ok, so I've got a reliable way to reproduce the noise....however I can't for the life of me pinpoint where it's coming from.

Here's a video: [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F7AFFsf3Qc[/media]

It almost sounds like it's above the diff but that doesn't make much sense. I put a pry bar to all the bushings and didn't notice anything out of place.

Slowcrash_101

Your lower balljoint boot looks torn.

Saki GT

Does it only happen when the car is in motion, or after you move it, after its been sitting for a while?

humbucker87

Always in motion it seems over small bumps. Clutch in or out doesn't matter. I can't seem to make it happen by standing in the trunk and jumping up and down.

SweetWaterSurprise

I had a clunk that I just fixed tonight. Problem with the rotor on the hub, easy fix. Good luck with yours

Saki GT

I get a "ping" kind of noise from the rear when I start moving in the day - I think it is just how the car sits and something is settling as I get it moving.

Have you ckecked the suspension bolts with lynch pins that none are loose - it sounds like something is allowing just a bit of play. Have you ever swapped your inner CV cups?