03 Eddie Bauer 4.0 rear thumping

[gforceman]

whenever i go over bumps dips in road i hear and feel a thump in the rear end of truck i did remove spare tire ,still there , i know the rear pass tie rod into the hub is moving so the wheel does move back and forth but dont feel thats not the thumping im feeling , has anyone had this problem ? any thoughts thanks

 

[wth]

Broken rear coil spring?

 

[gforceman]

hard to tell i changed rear struts last year , the top 3 coils are touching tho is that normal ?

 

[wth]

There's pics here:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=182961

 

[dorman68]

DId you check the tie rod ends or toe links for play?

 

[gforceman]

the rear end links ( joints ) at the wheels are moving the stud going into the rear arm does move on pass side from where im getting the thump from, u can kick the wheel and hear a clunk but dont think thats the noise im hearing from.