Just bought an 02 z28 and noticed a clunking noise from the rear end area of the car while going over bumps. I was told by the mechanics at the place I bought it from that it was the shocks. I replaced the shocks (which appeared to be loose) and the noise is still there. Any advise would be appreciative!

 

sway bar links or control arm bushings??

 

check your exhaust loop for wear just above the rear end, I found my exhaust had gotten loose at the y pipe and it was off by about half an inch a the loop causing it to bang over "hardish bumps" I just r2 the u clamps and moved it fwd... no more noise!

 

Thank you. I was kinda thinking that it was maybe the springs. Do the rear springs sit in seats that can be worn out? I will check the exhaust as well.

 

No seat on the bottom but a seat at the top.

 

I would bet it was the exhaust as well, I've owned 3 f-bodies and exhaust clunks are common, if someone ran over a curb, which I have done twice myself, then the exhaust could be bent,

 

I figured it out, it was a combination of the rear lower control arm bushings and the right rear exhaust mount bushing. Replaced those and the noise is gone. Thanks everyone for the advice.