thumping noises

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defender 90 300tdi

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hello all,

My defender has developed another problem!!!! when i drive, it sounds like someone is kicking the underside of the vehicle, to the rear, or as if somethings is bumping along the road, on amateur inspection there is nothing visibly wrong, please help!

Thanks in advance

Oliver
 
i dont know how else to describe it, when i drive there is a thump thump thump from the rear underside, louder when on an unsmooth road like something is being shaken, the shocks have recently been done though, hope thats a little better!
 
First things first. What her into gear and chock the front end. Jack the whole rear axle of the ground and spin the wheels. Hear anything? If not, try wiggling each wheel back and forwards, up and down. If there's any play or if it feels loose, your bearings need tightening up a bit. Also grab your shock absorbers and give them a real good shake. If they're solid then try the rear trailing arms (long rods to end of axles). One of mine snapped off the axle not long ago!

Other than that a spring mount could have come loose or a spring could have snapped. Just check them all!

-Pos
 
thanks 4 all the responses, since ime at uni and dont have immediate access to ramps and jacks etc does anyone know a good garage where i WONT be ripped off to get it all professionaly checked out. I live in winchester and i dont think the vehicle is in a fit state to drive too far :/

thanks in advance

oliver
 
Can't you borrow a jack from somebody or just buy one from the likes of Halfrauds? If ye need tae prop yer motor up try usin' some concrete blocks with a piece of wood between them and the axle... where there's a will....;)
 
From how you describe it it'll almost certainly be the a-frame balljoint. Can be an absolute tw&t of a job to change so if you're a bit hard up for tools and facilities take it to a garage.
 
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