Clunking noise coming from rear taking off from a complete stop

[CutlerBayJK]

Hello everyone,

I need a little help trying to identify a clunking noise coming from what feel like the back of my 2016 2dr JK.

I recently had a Teraflex 1.5" leveling kit installed (not sure this caused it), but i feel like the is a small clunking noise after i brake and try to take off. Feel more like rear passenger side but not 100% sure as these are hard to identify.

I have gotten down there and torqued everything to spec and honestly didn't find anything wrong or out of place, not tightened, etc...

I do still have the stock shocks that are a bit extended but not sure if that could be causing it.

Again, this happens when i get going after i come to a complete stop. I don't feel it as i am riding.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[BLACKJKU]

A brake caliper could possibly do that, and a universal joint.

Loose wheel lug nuts maybe.

 

[CutlerBayJK]

Thanks will check it out when I get home today.

 

[tJKrider]

and a universal joint.

This was the thought that immediately came to my mind... Assuming no obvious loose fasteners.

 

[WestCoastDan]

Hope for the U-joint rather than the ring & pinion.

Although not on the Jeep, I also had a loose caliper once that would do this. I couldn't find the problem until the bolt fell out and that created all kinds of issues.

 

[Anybodyhome]

Was going to say U-joint as well. If it were suspension related, I think you'd experience the same thing over every speed bump, driveway, etc.

 

[vaffanculo]

U joint

 

[JamesC]

Pull your cover off check the spider gears if nothings loose thats what mine wound up being

 

[vaffanculo]

Hello everyone,

I need a little help trying to identify a clunking noise coming from what feel like the back of my 2016 2dr JK.

I recently had a Teraflex 1.5" leveling kit installed (not sure this caused it), but i feel like the is a small clunking noise after i brake and try to take off. Feel more like rear passenger side but not 100% sure as these are hard to identify.

I have gotten down there and torqued everything to spec and honestly didn't find anything wrong or out of place, not tightened, etc...

I do still have the stock shocks that are a bit extended but not sure if that could be causing it.

Again, this happens when i get going after i come to a complete stop. I don't feel it as i am riding.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Before going with what I thought initially because I was stupid and I just glanced at your post I would raise the rear wheels off the ground too take the pressure off the suspension and check for loose components especially your left shock that your saying is over extended. The bushings on the shock where it bolts in may be bad or ripped .also while you have the jeeps wheels raised put it in neutral and spin the rear wheels by hand and look at those u joints you will be able too see if that's your problem...good luck