Clunking sound, rear suspension 88 5kq

[Huw Powell]

> I have the same problem with my FWD Coupe GT. It gets worse if there 
> is any weight in the trunk or passengers in the rear seat. Wonder
> what (if anything) the 2 cars would have in common?

5 cylinders and four tires... but anyway...

You have bushings at the forward mounting point of the trailing arms,
and one at each end of the panhard rod, and there are the shock
absorber/spring mounting areas.  Pretty much has to be one (or more) of
those.

You might be able to narrow it down by having someone bounce the rear of
the car while you look and listen carefully.  back it up onto some ramps
if you can't get under to look.

Shocks are cheap and easy to replace, panhard bushings a bit tougher, 
and the trailing arms are a real pita to undo/install.

-- 
Huw Powell

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