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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: rosie5golf on March 18, 2012, 09:13:33 PM

Title: Knocking at rear
Post by: rosie5golf on March 18, 2012, 09:13:33 PM

I have a knocking at the rear of my overland which sounds like a knackered shock absorber but disappears when I have some weight in the rear.
Any idea what it might be ????????

Title: Re: Knocking at rear
Post by: bigjeepzj on March 18, 2012, 09:20:21 PM

Top Shock Mount poss ??

Title: Re: Knocking at rear
Post by: Mike Pavelin on March 18, 2012, 10:17:46 PM

Probably the ball joint on top of the diff

Title: Re: Knocking at rear
Post by: Jeepjedi on March 19, 2012, 02:47:32 AM

 :imwitstupid: :iagree: ball joint connecting the A frame to the top of the axle, had mine go, Jeep want £201 for the part but this is what i fitted and all is good

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-99-04-Rear-wishbone-upper-ball-joint-assy-52088808-/160751996129?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item256d90cce1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-99-04-Rear-wishbone-upper-ball-joint-assy-52088808-/160751996129?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item256d90cce1)

 :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: Knocking at rear
Post by: bgbazz on March 19, 2012, 07:25:37 AM

I f you get the clunk when you move off or gear change under hard accelerration, then it probably is that ball joint.

Title: Re: Knocking at rear
Post by: rosie5golf on March 19, 2012, 04:15:20 PM

Thanks  for all your helpful advice, its much appreciated.