Thread: Defender rear end clunks

Originally Posted by justinc

5, and 150nm as the puma has the m16 bolts

Tightened mine (original bolts and bushes by the looks of it), still a clunk. Will replace bushes/ bolts and ball joint when the parts arrive to see if that fixes it.

Q: when pulling out the A frame/replacing bolts and bushes & ball joint, can it be done as parked? Or do I need to jack and place axle stands on diffs or chassis?

Updates added below in blue.

Originally Posted by DFNDR90

Thanks Pat & Rick.

Replaced upper A frame bushings and A frame ball joint/fulcrum (as parked, no jacks) on my MY11 Defender 90 last night. My rear end clunk when releasing the clutch/taking off etc is now gone.

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Parts used were -

- Rear A Frame Bushes - SuperPro SPF0128AK (you get 2x bushes & sleeves + grease in this kit)
. . - Original bolts were in perfect condition, so re-used them (and Paddocks sent the wrong bolts Incorrect, I ordered the older style 3/4' bolts. Newer type is M16)

- Rear A Frame Ball Joint - Paddock item no DA1129ULTRA (includes fulcrum and ball joint - (note, my order did not include castellated nut, split pin & washer. It was also not fully drilled for the split pin, only 3mm deep.. waiting to hear back if this is normal and will update post Correct, this is not normal. Quick response from Paddocks and full refund or replacement offered. I took the full refund as I re-used nut/washer/split pin and drilled the hole myself.))
. . - New bolts - Paddock item no 253952
. . - New nuts - Paddock item no NY608042

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