# Rattle in rear

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-rear/42702>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** toyota, camry\
**Created:** [January 17, 2010, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-rear/42702 "2010-01-17T00:11:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Alex480](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e95f7d/32.png) [@Alex480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex480)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-rear/42702/1 "2010-01-17T00:11:01Z")

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There is a persistent thump type of rattle in the rear of my 2004 Camry. Sounds like a loose shock and is most noticable at lower speeds. Any ideas would be appreciated.

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**Author:** ![waterboy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/waterboy/32/764_2.png) [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-rear/42702/2 "2010-01-17T00:44:48Z")

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Unfortunately a visual inspection is necessary to assess the situation. A trusted mechanic is needed but it may only be a loose exhaust system component.

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**Author:** ![rswift18](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ac8455/32.png) [@rswift18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rswift18)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-rear/42702/3 "2010-03-21T18:33:55Z")

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I had the same problem, and yes, it was the rear shocks. The mechanic said the design is weak, so he put on a combined shock/spring assembly that worked great. I had the work done at a Meineke shop and was happy.