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Old May 29, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Noise after subframe bushing install.

Okay, well I just did the splparts aluminum subframe bushing/ spacer install which totaly replaces the stock bushings. It is great, it stops the clunk noise and reduces wheel hop and everything. But right after I installed them and took her for a test drive I heard a new clunking/grinding noise. It sounds like it is coming from the diff but I'm not sure. It only happens when I go in reverse, take corners with the clutch in, coast at low rpm or pull into a parking spot. I'm stumped. It wasnt there before I installed the spacers so I think it might be that the diff is at a different angle now that the spacers are in there??? If so what would fix that? Anything will help. I searched prior to posting but found nothing. Thanx
Old May 30, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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because the bushings you got are aluminum, they will transfer more noise to the cabin.
Old May 30, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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"Solid subframe bushings will transmit more drivetrain noise to the cabin"
from http://www.splparts.com/
Old May 30, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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Its not the spacers makin the noise, I'm sure of it. but yeah I guess its comin from the drivetrain. As long as it aint hurtin nothin I'm cool with it.
Old May 30, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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There not saying the spacers are making the noise.
There telling you that what ever noise your rear end makes you will hear it alot louder than you did before.

BTW check your wheel bearings and brakes about that noise.
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