Persistant Clunking

ok again let me set the tone for you...i was noticing a loud clunking noise from in and around my right rear wheel so i took it as well time to replace the shocks...so i did 4 monroe sensatrack shocks...BUT THE CLUNKING IS STILL THERE!!! i go to look for inlets to possibly lube the parts THERE ARE NONE!!!...perhaps its the leaf springs? upon inspection i didnt notice any cracks at all in the springs. any idea?

Most likely suspect to me would be body mounts. They have been known to cause clunking if bad or loose. Next I would susupect rear spring bushings. Its a start.

ok say its the body mounts how can i replace or repair them?

what year?

It could also be the drive shaft. See the FAQ's

1997 the faq's appear to be only for +98

Where is the jack & tire iron stuff on the 1997's? I know it sounds silly, but I've seen (and had) jack handles flop around and cause the issue you describe.

G/luck
Joel

Check if your exhaust pipe is hitting your axle.

John

i checked the clearance for the exhaust and its just fine...i took it to my dads shop and he seems to think its both the bushings and the body mounts so ill change out the leaf springs and body mounts and get back to you on it

It's probably your leaf spring bushings. I have a 95, same thing, thought it was wheel bearing, changed it, what a job that was... made no difference. Noticed leaf spring was not sitting even. Found that Napa sold the lower bushings, must have been common failure. Took the old ones out, they were shot. Put new ones in, problem solved. I have 206,000 miles.