Since the first mile there has been a knocking in the rear when going over bumps

2012 DODGE CARAVAN
8,000 MILES
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I looked for loose parts--found none--Then removed the right rear shock--the noise went away, so the dealer changes both shocks--the noise went away for 50 miles then came back and has been there ever since.
Jun 16, 2012 at 1:58 AM
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If you remove the shock now is the sound gone.
Jun 16, 2012 at 2:05 AM
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Today(June 21) I removed the right rear shock and doing so eliminated the knocking noise again
Jun 21, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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