# Clunk, Bang, Pop, Knock, Creak goes the rear

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**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [June 25, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clunk-bang-pop-knock-creak-goes-the-rear/116530 "2008-06-25T14:40:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clunk-bang-pop-knock-creak-goes-the-rear/116530/8 "2008-06-29T11:53:57Z")

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> [@MXS - how did you do this?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mxs-how-did-you-do-this/17409/2):
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> Well start by testing your ball joints for play. Grab them with a pair of channel locks and give them a real good squeeze. If the ball joint some what compresses/moves around when squeezed then they are worn out.
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> Check your Axles for slop. While the vehicle is on the ground (load on the wheel) lock a set of vice grips onto the axles and check for play. If there is enough then it could certainly cause a bang when starting off.
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> I’d also inspect your wheel bearings (if you drift much) because its hard on them. Would also make for a pop/bang when starting off and could also play a roll in poor full mileage.

I will check the axles for play.

I don’t quite understand the ball joint part.

lol, I don’t drift my car at all. I can only spin the tires in 1st if the roads are wet! It’s sad I know. Oh well. The KA doesn’t need to last much longer before the next engine goes in.

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