When I hold onto the rear rotor and move it side to side, the joint in the above picture makes the clunking noise. Is this the pillow ball mount?

I couldn't figure out the problem before, but I found the problem during installation of coilovers.

The car would make this clunking noise every time I hit the brakes suddenly or if I'm at a stop with the E-brake up and rock the car back and forth.

 

yeah mine does that to its so annoying. Mine didnt do it until I replaced my shocks though.

 

Definitely your pillowballs...

 

The joint you have centered in the pics above requires bushings ( toe-control link ). The top pillowball joint is next to the bushing where the shock is mounted.

later

 

The toe link does have pillowballs. The inner one is encased in a rubber bushing, which is why that end is larger in diameter. It's odd that the inner one failed on your car, usually it's the outer one that goes and causes clunking. You sure it's the inner and not the outer joint?

 

FYI, the toe link pillowballs are NOT the 6 pillowballs that many people replace as a set. The toe link bushing/pillowballs are their own pieces, so when you order replacements make sure you get the right ones.

Dave

 

Agree with last two posts. And just to add another FYI....if you do end up replacing the smaller outer bushing (which is also the one I would suspect most), be careful when pressing it in. It's not steel sleeved like the the other pillow-*****, and you can damage it pretty easily.

 

If you replace the toe link bushings, or go with aftermarket replacements, I would recommend upgrading the trailing arms, or, replacing the trailing arm bushings too.

Aftermarket replacements are can be less expensive then replacing the bushings.

 

If you're looking at replacing the toe links, I think I have a set or two lying around. Send me a PM.

 

There is no need to replace trailing arm bushings when you replace toe bushings.

The aftermarket heim link style toe links are cheaper but wear out quicker.

 

I replaced both outer bushings (the only ones that needed replacing) in my stock toe-links for about $100. For my purposes, that was less expensive and I didn't have to put up with more noise and vibration from solid joints at both ends.

 

Ok, I replaced them with OEM with SuperPro Bushings and that wasn't the problem. Doh!

 

Just replace all the rear bushings. :P

I have a slight clunk and I believe its my pillowballs.