1997 Chevy Tahoe clanking noise coming from rear

1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE
170,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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THE MONSTER
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I am getting a loud clanking noise coming from the rear end. Not sure if it is the differential or the axle bearings. It sounds like someone is banging pots together. It is happens randomly, but seems to be getting more frequent.
Apr 23, 2010 at 5:27 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

check for any wear in the rear suspension bushes, random noises like this is usually a faulty suspension bushs, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 23, 2010 at 6:16 PM
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THE MONSTER
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Thank you for the suggestion.
I am going to a friends shop today to check it out. I will let you know what we find.

-John
Apr 24, 2010 at 10:10 AM
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