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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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I keep getting this knocking noise from the rear driver side of my truck. Everytime I go over a curb of hump I get like a knocking noise. Would anybody know what the noise would be? I check rotors, brakes caliper, Pads. Not sure if I have to go deeper. Some suggestions please
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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loose spare tire
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Checked that its super tight
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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loose exhaust hanger, loose shock, tailgate, bumper
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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it sounds like it comes from the tire area or leaf springs when I try to replicate the noise by moving it....
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Did you tighten the ubolts holding the springs to the axle? And double check that shock.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Im going to check that next... Would there anything on the axle behind the rotor I would need to check also? Thank you frog
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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The dust shield... but that would be more of a tinny rattle than a clunk.

Also, check your shackles... it's a long shot but what the heck, you're down there with a set of ratchets anyway!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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wheel bearing?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Ok if it is the wheel bearing, would that need to be replaced. And how?
 
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