Clunking help, 2002 WRX

[method]

Stock 2002 WRX, 165k on the clock.

Struts DO need to be replaced but I don't know if that is what is causing the issue.

Under low speed turning or straight line acceleration there is a 'clunk clunk clunk' coming from either between the front seats or somewhere in the rear of the car..it's hard to tell. Also a slight squishing sound but i'm thinking that is either the rear diff bushings or rear suspension.

The 'clunk clunk clunk' sounds driveline related.

Input, thoughts?

Thanks,

E :spin:

[yaya]

Driveshaft bushings or carrier bearing?

[method]

Driveshaft bushings or carrier bearing?

Is this common?

You talking about this bearing?

http://static.opposedforces.com/epc_img/371494919901.png

[Bu11dogg2]

stock exhaust?

[yaya]

Is this common?

You talking about this bearing?



Yes, in the center of the driveshaft.

The driveshaft bushings support the carrier bushing. I've heard of carrier bearings wearing out.

[method]

stock exhaust?

It has the SPT exhaust, has had it for several years afaik.

PS...I believe the sound is relatively recent. Started within the last week or so.

[Bu11dogg2]

stock or aftermarket hangers?

stock clutch?

[Berge56]

check and replace the rear diff bushings. Its a great upgrade and a good place to start.

[method]

stock or aftermarket hangers?

stock clutch?

I'm not sure on either. The hangers look to be stock (black rubber). and the clutch feels like a stock clutch. So I'm assuming both are stock.

I checked the endlinks, swaybar bushings. They are all fixed and look to be in good working order.

This is on a co-workers vehicle. A nice 2002 WRB WRX sedan.

[Bu11dogg2]

does it sound like someone is hitting the under side of the car, inbetween the seats with a hammer?

If so it's the tranny bushings.

[method]

^^^ yes. Sounds like repeated hitting several times then will stop.

[Berge56]

Group N tranny mount install.

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16363

[shtbxr22]

broken front U-joint........