I don't really know how to explain this but I had my car up on a lift last night and thought that would be a good time to check out my rear end because I am getting a lot of clunking going on back there. I grabbed one of the wheels and I could shake it side to side and there was quite a bit of movement (both sides do this).

I am going to get my pillowball bushing replaced but is there anything else that could also be causing this that I need to change at the same time?

Thanks,
Greg

 

I have the same issue, and then some, with suspension bushings. Take a look at the toe adjustment bar when you wiggle the wheel, you'll see that they are crap.

I am going to get the full on 600$ delrin bushing kit, which contains all the suspension bushings. if that is your only problem, look into some aftermarket toe bars. i believe they have a few different designs... Good luck.

 

Toe links! Those are likely shot if you get noticeable movement side to side

 

Take the wheel off and move things around. In theory this could be several things, so it is always wise to isolate the source of the problem before dumping money into it.

Dave

 

Thanks guys. Have either of you heard anything about the rx7.com toe links? are they good for daily drivin cars?

 

Yep had same problem only 2 months ago and it turned out to be pillow bushes. I had the wheel jacked up too and yes you could move it side to side with one hand at 12 o clock and the other at 6 o clock pushing and pulling at the wheel.

I initially thought it was a bad wheel bearing but once I replaced the pillowball in the lower control arm wheel was firm and clunks were gone.

 

The guy at the shop was pointing out that there was movement in the toe link bushings. I am just going to replace them all and get it done with.

 

Aftermarket toe links don't really affect ride quality, but they don't last as long as the stock pillowball/bushing link.

Dave

 

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not 100% sure this could cause it, but im pretty sure the rx7 has passive rear wheel steering. not sure if it can turn a little when you move it by hand but... just something to think about

 

Second gen Turbo IIs had passive rear wheel steering. I believe the FDs rear wheels are fixed.

 

Actually, ALL FCs had this feature. Pretty cool, really. I know my '86 base model did anyway.

 

i didnt know what rx7 had it, i know for sure my FC had it, i wasnt sure about the FD, thanks for clearing that up