knocking

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94XJsnm

NAXJA Forum User

Location

italy

• Apr 20, 2006

• #1

when i step on the throttle for a second or too im getting a klunk/knock from the rear of the car...it only happens when i hit kinda hard, normal driving there are no probs...any words of advise???thanks

 

CanMan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake Tapps, WA

• Apr 20, 2006

• #2

Axle wrap?

Mine does when Im off and on the gas.

Are your rear springs flat?

Am I the only one who responds to your posts?

 

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94XJsnm

NAXJA Forum User

Location

italy

• Apr 20, 2006

• #3

yea, i dont hink anyone likes me...lol...should i be worried about this right now or do i have some time to deal with the prob??

 

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hithergreen

NAXJA Forum User

Location

LONDON

• Apr 20, 2006

• #4

my 93 xj does the same and the leaf springs are a bit flat.why does this cause knocking?
cheers,rich..........

 

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Dr. Dyno

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Al Ain, UAE

• Apr 20, 2006

• #5

94XJsnm said:

when i step on the throttle for a second or too im getting a klunk/knock from the rear of the car...it only happens when i hit kinda hard, normal driving there are no probs...any words of advise???thanks

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Check the rear driveshaft u-joints for slop. A worn joint will cause the type of clunk you described.