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  • e30m3ochoa
    Advanced Member
    • Aug 2012
    • 136

    #1

    rear noise problem.

    So to start off, ever since ive had this car which is over a year ago ive had a bumping or knocking sound in the rear passanger side. Ive replaced my axle shaft cause i thought that was the problem but it continues. The sound only happens when there are small bumps or the road is uneven. I have no idea what could be causing it. Please help
  • DRTSRFR
    E30 Mastermind
    • May 2008
    • 1836

    #2
    Have you checked your shock mounts?
    Suspension tips here...
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/album.php?albumid=757

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    • e30m3ochoa
      Advanced Member
      • Aug 2012
      • 136

      #3
      Yeah the shock mounts are good. Dont really know what else can cause it.

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      • jlevie
        R3V OG
        • Nov 2006
        • 13530

        #4
        Strut mounts, subframe bushings, trailing arm bushings, or differential mount are all suspects.
        The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        • DRTSRFR
          E30 Mastermind
          • May 2008
          • 1836

          #5
          Can you replicate it by bouncing the rear when it's parked?
          Suspension tips here...
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/album.php?albumid=757

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          • e30m3ochoa
            Advanced Member
            • Aug 2012
            • 136

            #6
            Originally posted by jlevie
            Strut mounts, subframe bushings, trailing arm bushings, or differential mount are all suspects.
            I see, how would i go about eliminating the ones that arent the suspect ?

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            • e30m3ochoa
              Advanced Member
              • Aug 2012
              • 136

              #7
              Originally posted by GCMARK
              Can you replicate it by bouncing the rear when it's parked?
              No it only happens when im driving. Ive tried replicating it by bouncing the car but nothing happens. Any ideas ?

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              • DRTSRFR
                E30 Mastermind
                • May 2008
                • 1836

                #8
                E Brake working correctly?

                There's not much else to rattle back there than what has been suggested.

                I don't see the subframe or trailing arms rattling unless the bushings are totally shot or gone....or loose?

                Check the 4 bolts on the top of the diff and the hanger.
                Suspension tips here...
                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/album.php?albumid=757

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                • e30m3ochoa
                  Advanced Member
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 136

                  #9
                  Yeah the ebrake is working fine. Oh i see, well how would i go checking the trailing arm and subframe busjings ? Oh ok, ill check them out.

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                  • FLG
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Sep 2011
                    • 3165

                    #10
                    If it's all original, all the bushings need to be replaced.

                    Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
                    -Build http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=295277

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                    • e30m3ochoa
                      Advanced Member
                      • Aug 2012
                      • 136

                      #11
                      I think they are all original cause ive only had it for over a year. So pretty much all the rear bushing should be replaced.

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                      • e30m3ochoa
                        Advanced Member
                        • Aug 2012
                        • 136

                        #12
                        So i just found out that when i put the car in gear the sound comes out. So im not so sure what it can really be.

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