Rear popping noise but all new pillowballs
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Rear popping noise but all new pillowballs
I've got a more or less constant low-volume popping coming from the rear suspension - sounds like the passenger side. Basically any movement elicits some pops or clunks, i.e. You notice it right away backing out of the driveway or driving in a straight line.
All six pillowballs were recently replaced in back, so I think they're not the likely culprit at this point. I DO have an oil weep from the diff side seals - they're on the list to fix but could that be causing this noise? Seems like diff issues usually come into play when turning.
What other likely causes should I be thinking about?
The car has a koni/ground control suspension and blue aftermarket toe links and trailing arms that look like the RP kit. Stock sway and links.
All six pillowballs were recently replaced in back, so I think they're not the likely culprit at this point. I DO have an oil weep from the diff side seals - they're on the list to fix but could that be causing this noise? Seems like diff issues usually come into play when turning.
What other likely causes should I be thinking about?
The car has a koni/ground control suspension and blue aftermarket toe links and trailing arms that look like the RP kit. Stock sway and links.
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I think it's made the noise since I got the car, before and after the pillowball replacement. But it was one of the first things I had done.
I was hoping for "Yeah, of course its the diff seals you idiot!" for the sake of simplicity. Sounds like I'll break out the torque wrench and start checking things from scratch.
I'll give Bret at RP over at Summit Point a shout if I need help on the work.
I was hoping for "Yeah, of course its the diff seals you idiot!" for the sake of simplicity. Sounds like I'll break out the torque wrench and start checking things from scratch.
I'll give Bret at RP over at Summit Point a shout if I need help on the work.
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Jack the rear end up
And shake the wheel. If the pillow ***** or toe links are bad you should be able to feel, hear or see something.
1st guess would be diff mounts so see if you see anything wet near them they could be leaking/damaged. They are filled with fluid and will leak when they are damaged.
Also as someone else mentioned your shocks may not be installed properly or may be damaged so take the access cover off and make sure the rod isn't loose or moving.
And shake the wheel. If the pillow ***** or toe links are bad you should be able to feel, hear or see something.
1st guess would be diff mounts so see if you see anything wet near them they could be leaking/damaged. They are filled with fluid and will leak when they are damaged.
Also as someone else mentioned your shocks may not be installed properly or may be damaged so take the access cover off and make sure the rod isn't loose or moving.
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I think I need to take a good look at the shock/spring. I just found out I can reproduce the noise by pushing down on the rear passenger fender. Shoulda tried that first!
Fritz, when you say the access cover, you just mean the plastic cover for the suspension tower in the hatch, right?
Fritz, when you say the access cover, you just mean the plastic cover for the suspension tower in the hatch, right?
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