MaasaiWarrior Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I had my car up on the hoist on the weekend and replaced my bad rear bearing and all is good there. But since that was done a new problem arose.... Its noticeable at lower speeds, but with clutch in or out, braking or not, I get a "thump thump thump" with a slight weight transfer, I'm trying to butt pinpoint it right now. I will pull apart the corner tonight to see if I can see anything in particular. I'm wondering if any of you have experienced this? Any input is appreciated thanks! 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras06LGT Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Check the CV axle for a torn boot and missing grease. The joint could be on it's way out and making noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 I was thinking of it, but I was under that corner when I was checking out my down pipe. 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Also check the rear lower control arm bushing for tearing, that can cause a thump as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 hmm, thanks for the replies, i'll add another symptom that came up today, grinding in the right front as well, only in reverse though. I had the wheel up tonight after work. No play like a bearing would have, or ball joint/tie rod. CV shaft seemed tight. I'm completely confused on it right now. 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Could be bearing. There is no tell-tale signs of a bad bearing on these cars. The usual bearing test don't seem to work for some reason. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/153798190.jpg Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Enthusiasts since 2001. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 ugh, I hope not, I did one in my last car right before I sold it 2 months ago, done one on the leggy so far... 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo2701 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 i love that we have bolt on style hubs. may be a little pricier but a lot easier to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2L Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 How odd! I just started having this same problem. Low speed clunking on the front passenger side. I had ruled out the bearing after a traditional tilt/tug check. Glad you posted something about it, Mike. Best of luck to both of us, OP! Update us when you get it sorted please. You might beat me to the cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Well, I found the rear control arm bushing was torn, so I ended up replacing both on the arm with poly bushings, but it still surfaces every once in a while. I have ordered new sway bar links since I found a very slight bit of play in them. Lets see how it goes after I install them this weekend. 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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