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Rear bushing(s) hammering?

Old Sep 12, 2018 | 09:28 PM
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Default Rear bushing(s) hammering?

my 2003 XJ8 seems to have developed a “hammering “ type sound when I go over larger bumps, such as a speed bump. Sounds like when my front shock mounts needed replacing. Are there shock mounts in the rear as well that can wear and be the cause of this knock when I hit bumps?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 09:33 PM
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Yes, both upper and lower, and the spring pad also. New shocks come with upper and lower mounts, so you might want to consider replacing the shocks.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 07:36 AM
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May I ask what brand you would recommend for the smoothest ride? There are many on the market, APX, Bilstien, Monroe, KYB...? Many thanks!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 07:45 AM
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I think just about everyone sticks with the OEM Bilsteins, which are very reasonably priced through many of the online suppliers.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 08:16 AM
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Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 12:42 PM
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When I was under my XJR for the rear shocks I found the sway bar bushings had failed as well as few other rubber parts. These will give you clunks as well.
They're easy to check and replace (much easier than anything else on the rear end, IMHO)...
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 12:55 PM
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Although I would bet on shock mounts, there are rubber donuts that hold the tailpipe in place; if these go you will hear a hammering. There are also zerk (grease) fittings on the output shafts from the differential that may need greasing.

Try some rubber lube or silicon spray on the the rear shock mounts: if that quiets things somewhat, you have found the culprit.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 02:58 PM
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Thank you to all! I did the pushing up and down (really hard) on the rear side that’s making noise, and nothing... the shock seems to respond perfectly and there was no noise at all, so I will address the mounts, bushings and the tailpipe bushing as well.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2018 | 09:28 AM
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I did that pushing up/down on the trunk-no noise at all-when we got the shocks out yesterday the bushing were shot. I got poly. bushings from Motorcars ltd. in Houston $150.00 worth the extra money. Car now rides like it is 1999. Don't forget to also order/replace the coil spring isolator,
 
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Old Sep 15, 2018 | 09:41 AM
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Great to know! Okay, thank you much.
 
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