1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Strange clunking sound from the back

  1. Crashton

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    #8 Crashton, Feb 4, 2014
    My MINI used to do that. Once the JCW suspension was installed it has been nice & quiet. So the fix is a new JCW suspension, Steven at eMINIparts.com can set you up. :Thumbsup:
     
  2. eMINIparts

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    #2 eMINIparts, Feb 4, 2014
    Rear sway bar bushings worn ?
     
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    #3 CHKMINI, Feb 4, 2014
    It could be the top bolt on the rear shock. I had that happen to me once on my R53.
     
  4. Dave.0

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    #11 Dave.0, Feb 5, 2014
    Strange clunking sound from the back? Remove dead body from trunk. :lol::ihih:
     
  5. Onramp

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    #14 Onramp, Feb 5, 2014
    Pull the shock OFF and check the bushings there. I had a lower shock bushing crumble on an E30. Probably was making noise on higher speed bumps but just couldn't tell over the regular road noise. Go over each component including where the control arm mounts to the body. Disassemble if needed to check. Also - do you have anything stored in the pockets providing access to the rear lights? Thought I had something buttoned down in there but the little bungie broke and the tool bag was leaking tools...
     
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    #16 Metalman, Feb 6, 2014
    Check for Trunk Monkey's...
     
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    #17 Apok, Feb 6, 2014
    Dead hooker wasn't quite dead. I hate it when that happens....


    I have a funny story about dead hookers and the auto show here in Columbus. No actual hookers were hurt to make this story.
     
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    #4 wmwny, Feb 4, 2014
    I had exactly the same thing happen at about this time last winter and it was the top bolt on my right rear shock. Fortunately, Crashton came to my rescue with two rears he had taken from his S, and I am still driving with them.
     
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    #7 ScottinBend, Feb 4, 2014
    In addition check the sway bar links.
     
  10. Dave.0

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    #13 Dave.0, Feb 5, 2014
    ahhh details..... :p
     
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    #15 mrntd, Feb 6, 2014
    Dave, you must have added a trunk mod to your MINI because the best I could fit was a dead midget (little people; pc)sark.
     
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    #5 Nathan, Feb 4, 2014
    Had a clunk in the rear too, mine was sway bar bushings.
     
  13. Dave.0

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    #6 Dave.0, Feb 4, 2014
    Like other have said rear shock bolt 75% of the time or rear anti sway bar bushings 25% of the time.
     
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    #9 Justa Jim, Feb 5, 2014
    Had a similar thing. Lock nut on adjustable, rear, lower, control arm was lose.
     
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    #10 mrntd, Feb 5, 2014
    The bushings ware replace with the bar last spring. I'll check the shock.

    Thanks for the input
     
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    #12 Firebro17, Feb 5, 2014
    That'd more likely be a dying body, wouldn't it Dave?? :lol: