I have recently noticed a knocking or popping noise when I go up curbs or shift from reverse to drive. It isn't every time, but most of the time. I replaced the front end bushings, struts, and brakes last fall. The only thing I didn't replace were the strut mounts. I did notice that they were old and cracked, but didn't have any to replace them at the time so I didn't worry too much about it.

I pulled a couple mounts that looked pretty good a couple weeks ago but I haven't had time to put them on yet. Also I have done nothing to the rear bushings, but the sounds seems to be coming from the front anyway.

Advice? Do I need to grease the top of the struts when I put in new mounts?

If it is a Rap Rap then it is most likely the U Joints or maybe the TAB's, but I'll bet on the U Joints.

Try motor/ transmission mounts or drive shaft universal joints.

Phil

reverse clunk is a dead giveaway

I agree. I was thinking tranny mount but it could be a motor mount or u-joints.

Check all of those before going after the strut mounts. The strut mounts on my 90 244 made more of a groaning noise when turning on non-level surfaces.

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