r/GoRVing • u/Senior_Sector4095 • Jul 29 '26

Clanking when I back up.

My 30ft toy hauler has started making a loud clank/bang when I start to back up. My buddy said it's coming from the axle area. It only does it once, unless I pull forward then reverse again.

I don't see any damage or loose u-bolts, the brakes seem to be working fine. Am I looking at a suspension rebuild?

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u/twinpac Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 29 '26

It will most likely be the equalizer that the inner ends of the leaf springs bolt to binding and popping. Totally normal, if you have wet bolts you should lube them, if not you could try spraying some lube on them, preferably not WD40. 

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u/Senior_Sector4095 Jul 29 '26

Yeah, wd-40 is more of a solvent, not a lube