Souster Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hi folks, Just recently i have noticed a bang that sounds like its from the rear when going over large bumps. Mainly speed bumps when on the downward face of them when the axle drops. I had a look under the land rover (90 300tdi with 125k on the clock) and i cant see anything obvious. At first, i thought it was the exhaust, as just fitted a new one, but its all secure. Has anyone got any ideas, as i dont now where to start, maybe certain bushes, springs etc. Many thanks in advance guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGM316 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Could it be the damper or bushes? Maybe need to get it up on a ramp and waggle things around... I'm learning to ignore all the weird noises before I end up more paranoid with each pot hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 ^^^^^ as above, Broken spring, damper, trailing arm bush... Could be anything mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wilson Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Does it do it if you pull away (relatively) quickly? It could be your A-bar ball joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Or, it could be something really simple and daft like something lose in the back of the truck..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncmc Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 It could even be something attached to your bulkhead behind your drivers seat, so it sounds like coming from the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevorevans Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Bottom bushes on rear shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagmire Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 A-frame ball joint is where i'd look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 - A-frame ball joint with corresponding bushes - Trailing arm bushes could be whacked - Radius arm bushes could indirectly help to this noise These are quite simple operations. I did change all my suspension bushes and feel like I drive a jet now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faircot Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Had this on mine. Turned out to be the adjustable tow ball bouncing up and down over bumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 could it be worn bump stops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landypc Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hi, Not wishing to imply anything but what condition were the exhaust mountings in? I had a similar noise a little while ago (2004 XS Td5). I got under checked the mount and they looked fine however when I took them off they were cracked and perished but when in place there was no sign of this. 3 x rubber mounts later, no noise. Worth double checking. If not get the spanners out and get 'down n dirty'. Check literally every nut and bolt and lube up every thing in sight. Lubing will either help or make worse if worse you'll have some kind of starting place, lubed areas that is. Good luck and let us know what the problem was. landypc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landycare Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I've got the same issue with my 2000 td5, raised it 2" with HD springs and shocks to suit, also fitted double cranked trailing arms (as there were no single cranked available) with superpro poly bushes. It's almost as if the springs are under too much pressure and slam the axel down over bumps...I've been told most of it could be A frame joint bushes and movement. Yet to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 What sort of HD springs did you fit? A lot of HD suspension / lift kits are just hard as rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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