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Rattle that won't go away

radibob

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So here's the problem. 66 Sprite rebuilt rear end all new parts except those 2 struts that connect the shocks and rear springs.
I am getting a clanking sound every time I hit a bump(both sides). I have tightened everything and still can't figure where it's coming from.
My thought is that these struts are the only things in the rear that I haven't replaced (they are original)so thinking they could be the source.
Anyone had any experience with these things causing noise.
 

JPSmit

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I did - tightened everything again and it went away, including u-bolts on axle and bolts holding springs on
 

DrEntropy

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Those "uprights" have rubber bushings vulcanized into the ends. That embrittles and disintegrates, can cause your rattle.

The other thing coming to mind is the thru-bolts holding the dampers. Bolts can come loose and allow the damper to shift and cause the noise.
 

DrEntropy

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If so, you'll see witness marks where the damper body has been moving around against the inner frame bit. Kinda like makin' "angels" in the snow. :wink:
 

jlaird

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Mine was the bolt holding the shock to the car. Same as others I supose.
 
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