hi guys, well i have a 1988 dodge ram and awhile back i hit a huge speed bump and blew my shocks and i replaced them but when i hit a dip or small speed bump i can hear the noise from the back (idk if it made sense lol) well since i replaced the shocks what else can it be ? any bushing to check ?

 

Make sure the shock bolts are not loose, springs or the exhaust tail pipe hitting the spring. Also check the spare tire too.

 

i'll check the shock bolts now , what should i check for in the springs? exhaust is good and no spare tire underneath

 

driver side:
http://imageshack.us/clip/my-videos/600/4xm.mp4/
passenger side:
http://imageshack.us/clip/my-videos/844/7p1.mp4/

 

Well, there are a few things in the back to look at.

- Are the gas tank straps secure?
- The fill neck to the gas tank?
- How are the rear door hinges?
- Rear universal joint alright? (could be the issue)
- The rear differential?
- Does this van have rear seats or a rear sofa bed?
- The jack by the rear door?

Nice recordings banging on the shocks.

Can you record the noise in the back either from the inside of the van or outside?

 

Could be the rear leaf spring shackles, the ones on my '98 make some noise.

I would call that van a '97 based on the fuel tank location and exhaust pipe exit to the left under the fuel door. What is the date of manufacture?

 

what is that? and it's a 1988

 

-yes
-it seem stable
-can't be the door hinges cause the noise comes from the floor
-what should i look for in the differential
-yes
- no

 

also check out the videos i posted so you can kinda hear the noises
driver side:
http://imageshack.us/clip/my-videos/600/4xm.mp4/
passenger side:
http://imageshack.us/clip/my-videos/844/7p1.mp4/

 

My bad. You wrote 88 but I misread as 98. Time for glasses?

:-)