Is My Shock Stuffed?

[Lachlan33]

Hey guys, in the last few days I have noticed a clunking noise coming from my rear left. Im not 100% but it sounds like its coming from around the wheel area so Im wondering if perhaps the shock absorber is dieing? Can't say that ive noticed any loss in handling feel but thats not saying much. Its whenever I go over any bumps I can hear it and It seems to be getting worse each day. What are the symptons of a stuffed wheel bearing?

I tried searching for symptons of a worn shock and the few topics I read seem to have me thinking thats the problem.

Oh well if its that then its a good excuse to finally get SK's suspension package. Better get saving.

[adam-__-]

You could always get the $14 checks from pedders to see what's really wrong. $14 isn't much and sometimes they could even do it for free!

[Lachlan33]

Theres no where around me at the moment where I can get that done, Im up the coast at the moment and am this afternoon doing a 5 1/2 hour drive home. If its just the shock im not too concerned but I would hope the wheel isn't going to like....fall off mid drive

[blind_elk]

To check the shocker, simply "bounce" the corner of the car. The car should stop bouncing within about 1.5 bounces.

Have you checked the wheels nuts?

Grab the wheel and try and shake it - up / down, side to side. You might need to jack the car to check fully.