Rear Subframe bushes??

[ricey46]

Hey guys has anyone had problems with Rear Subframe bushes causing a clunking sound when changing from forward to driving in reverse?? I'm getting a heavy clunk when braking after reversing?? Any ideas??

Cheers.

[stuartgallafant]

never heard of this before, but it could still be a possibility...

if it defo is the bushes, then it could be that the metal tube that is situated in the centre of the bush and locates into the bottom of the chassis

maybe this has snapped and its causing the subframe to move about too much

by the way, your motor looks gorgeous fella

[DRIFTBOY]

My worn out beam bushes caused a clonk if I pulled away a bit quickly - forwards or backwards.

More noticably it caused severe clonking if the tyres span - in the dry or wet.

With one of mine the centre metal tube had separated from the rubber.

Not a nice job to change them though unfortunately!
There are several threads covering the job if you do a search for 'bushes'.

I fitted Powerflex poly bushes, easy to fit in the beam once the old ones are out and I haven't noticed any harshness or extra noise by using them.

I agree - your car looks very nice!

[ricey46]

cheers very much guys!! Thanks for the Advice and complements too!!

[Ziggy]

Yup, could well be them... I had very similar symptoms, but I changed lots of stuff at the same time! Worth checking your diff bush too, & propshaft doughnut even (check this anyway - mine was in a proper state when I looked!).

[johnono]

top mounts

swingarm bushes

subframe bushes

suspension struts

gearbox mounts

prop guibo

prop bolts are tight

diff mount

diff oil

[stuartgallafant]

ricey, if you want some advice on doing them, let me know

i've done a few sets now

[ricey46]

Cheers mate! I shouldn't have to much trouble but I'll keep you in mind for advice!!