318is: Extremely loud noise from driveshaft/rear end

[Hans Gruber]

Hello all,

Haven't had a chance to tear into my e30 yet but i'm guessing the center bearing or U joint is really bad or its something worse. Maybe someone who's had similiar issues can check out my vid below and chime in. The most i've had a chance to do is jack her up and give the rear wheels a spin. There is a slight clunking sound when I hand spin the wheels, which becomes EXTREMELY obnoxious and loud when driving.
Link to vids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fmBVJanLqk

https://youtu.be/MhRPA5H_BhM

Any help would be appreciated.

[tomstin]

You need to get under the car. My guess, center bearing. Stop driving it until you get it sorted.

[Hans Gruber]

It's parked until I can get under there. I'm seeing vids of crapped out u joints with the same sound. Hoping to get under it to confirm soon.