So I just got this 95 “JDM” xj RHD, and whenever i barely push down on the jeep it makes a weird pop/clunk sound. It sounds like it’s coming from the rear somewhere, but i’m not sure where. If anybody has any idea what it could be thank you

 

Mate, that title combined with your question...LOL....you're never going to get a sensible answer with that info,

Would it be an idea you crawl under, have a helper "touch" the XJ the same way you do, and you pinpoint down where it's coming from?

 

Lol it does sound weird, but I did crawl under the jeep and it sounds like its coming from the right rear shock area. other than that I can’t tell anything else

 

My vote is the tail pipe hitting the shackle.

 

"Show us where the naughty man touched you"

 

What happens when you touch it harder? Anything worse, or is it just that initial bump? My first thought is worn shocks.

 

its not the exhaust if i push down on the suspension it makes the noise, and i've looked at the tail pipe, it doesn’t move enough to hit the shackle

 

thats what i’m thinking is the shocks and if I jump up and down on the trailer hitch it makes the sound repeatedly and louder

 

 

Perhaps check the exhaust hanger at your crossmember?

 

 

I will check that, but it sounds like the right rear shock area, and its a very faint clunk I guess is the way to describe it. It almost sounds like a popping sound it's hard to describe. But it does get louder when i drive over bumps

 

Best way to confirm is to have someone else “touch” the Jeep sufficient to make the noise, while you’re under there holding suspicious parts, one at a time. You should be able to feel the popping noise transfer to your hand.

Just be careful to not get pinched anywhere.

 

Check your shock mounts and bushings