Rear wheel movement
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Rear wheel movement
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 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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