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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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I recently had a brand new rear suspension put on my '71. It is making some very odd cluck/squeak noises that are not exhaust related. I don't recall these type of noises until the new stuff was added. The parts the guy used seemed to be of top quality and the shop has a good reputation for working on Vette's.
Is this type of suspension noise common on these vehicles? I don't have anything to compare it to because I've never driven anyone elses.

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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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You shouldn't have any clunks from the suspension. If poly bushing were used you might get squeeks,if rubber then you shouldn't. Was the differential snubber bushing replaced? Bring it back and have them look at it up in the air.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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You shouldn't have any clunks from the suspension. If poly bushing were used you might get squeeks,if rubber then you shouldn't. Was the differential snubber bushing replaced? Bring it back and have them look at it up in the air.
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:withstupid: Poly will squeak. That's why I went with rubber. The diff. bushing will cause the clunk when you put it in gear or get on the throttle really hard. When I replaced mine, I didn't use Loctite or anything and within about 300 miles, the nut came loose, and I lost the bushing.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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I only get the clunking when I run over a bump/pothole.
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