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Old Sep 20, 2024 | 02:31 AM
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Hello I have problem and I'm not sure what's wrong with the car I need to have an idea before I take the car to the mechanic . There's clunking sound in the rear end only when fully turning the car I believe it's only the right side
no noise when driving straight or even over bumps
rear shocks are billstein 1 year old changed with the donuts
Im not sure what's the cause of this sound
​​​​​​could it be wheel bearing Or something else?
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Old Sep 20, 2024 | 09:59 AM
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Look at the rubber hangers for the exhaust pipe.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2024 | 07:57 PM
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Hangers first as the exhaust can be shifting to the outside , you may see some marks on the tire , there is a rearmost hanger at the rear bumper , quite a challenge on it's hardware as the pipes hook into the rubber

In my opinion 2nd check and cheapest , the wheel bearings and depending on the taper of the wheel bearing for which side
 
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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 07:00 AM
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I can't see what model you have but the XJR and, I believe, some other variants have a rear anti-roll bar. I had the same symptoms as you and it turned out to be that the bar was loose on one side owing to the mounting not being torqued up.

 
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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Parker 7
Hangers first as the exhaust can be shifting to the outside , you may see some marks on the tire , there is a rearmost hanger at the rear bumper , quite a challenge on it's hardware as the pipes hook into the rubber

In my opinion 2nd check and cheapest , the wheel bearings and depending on the taper of the wheel bearing for which side
The exhaust hang in it's place i think I the rear end need rebuild as I saw many bushings in very bad condition
Whats good brand for the wheel bearings and how many bearing need to be changed since I will rebuild the rear end ? I honestly prefer aftermarket as the OEM very expensive or maybe not even available . Thanks
 
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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 04:33 PM
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To map out your parts and their names

Search Genuine Steering And Suspension Parts For Jaguar Xj 1998 - 2003 (from 812317 To F59525) (x308) Classic | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts

and a bushing source

Jaguar XJ8, XJR, XJ Sport - X308 (1997-2003)1994 to 2002) Replacement Suspension Bushings (powerflexusa.com)

The bushings come in different densities and roll bar thickness bushing depending on your model , supercharged

How To Choose | PowerflexUSA

You can pour your own from a 2 part mix on the internet and some have done this

There are threads on the X300 and X308 section as they are very much the same

 

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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jhartz
Look at the rubber hangers for the exhaust pipe.
It turned to be the bushings and right side wheel bearing
Which means rebuilding the rear end $$$$$
 
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