Metalic Thunk after driving a short way

[sydeem]

I have occasionally a metallic thunk like a rock hitting the LR3 underside after driving a short distance. Maybe something in the suspension is binding while parked and then releases when road vibration rattles it loose?? Anyone else had this problem?

Happens mainly when I make a turn maybe a mile after starting or if I hit a small bump. 2005 LR3 with 20,000 miles.

 

[nwoods]

Check your skid plates for tightness, check the swinging vibration dampener bricks under the rear bumper, check your spare tire for snugness, check under your kids seats for a loose water bottle rolling around (I had one once!)

 

[sydeem]

Thanks for the response. Interesting about the dampeners under the rear bumper. Didn't remember about them but if it had of been them the thunk would be more of a plastic sound as they bang against plastic. The sound is more like a wound up spring driving something to give a solid bang. Hasn't happened for a number of days and I live 150 miles away from nearest LR dealer so I will just live with it till I go down the hill next spring. but I do appreciate your response.