Date:         Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:44:33 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear end rattle
Comments: To: Gene P <olgreywoof@GMAIL.COM>
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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...
>