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Old 06-05-2016, 04:02 AM
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So. I have a noise i can only describe as the wheel not being torqued down properly or the axle bouncing coming from my passenger rear side. Originally i assumed it was a wheel bearing, but after replacing both sides, i had no luck. Then i noticed the shock was basically shot so i also replaced both in the rear and still and no luck. The wheel is properly torqued, bearings are properly placed, brakes are perfect... Where do i go from there?

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Hopefully this is in right forum.....

So. I have a noise i can only describe as the wheel not being torqued down properly or the axle bouncing coming from my passenger rear side. Originally i assumed it was a wheel bearing, but after replacing both sides, i had no luck. Then i noticed the shock was basically shot so i also replaced both in the rear and still and no luck. The wheel is properly torqued, bearings are properly placed, brakes are perfect... Where do i go from there?

Thanks for any advice!
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Did you check the swaybar end link?
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How does the noise happen/change? When you turn? All the time when moving forward? Does it only happen when you are moving? What happens when you hit a bump?
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Could be your jack. Make sure it's tightened down. I bet it's the exhaust. Check the grommet just over the muffler.



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