Bad Sounds!

[Bigjoey71]

Hey Guys,
I just got my subframe connectors on last weekend and i am now hearing funny sounds when i turn RIGHT. If i step on the gas at all when i am turning, i hear a sound that seems like it is coming near the front left tire. It sounds like something is dragging. I checked and there is nothing. The only thing that i can think of is the Subframe bushings. When i got the connectors on, I noticed that the left front one is just about gone. Could this be my problem?
Thanks,
joe

 

[sdpatt]

If the subframe connectors are not installed correctly, they can change the alignment of teh subframe and the car. It may be that the subframe was shifted to the right and the tire is actually rubbing the fender splash shield. Check again for rub marks.


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Scott

1991, 254K miles, glass hood, police grill, SVO shifter, Catz fogs,
K&N, 73mm MAF, Superchip, PP Y-pipe, Borla cat-back, 190 lph pump
Eibach/Tokico/polyurethane, SHO Shop front & rear strut braces,
16x7.5" Moda R1, 225/55ZR16 Bridgestone RE730, -1 deg camber x 4,
6 disc CD, Class II hitch, Silver award at SHOklahoma Car Show

 

[Bigjoey71]

Well guys,
i checked for rub marks and found none. It is a dragging/clunking sounds. I have no idea what it could be! The SHO was hit before i left (front left fender), but it wasn't anything too major. Does anyone have any other ideas what the sound could be? The subframe bushings did look pretty bad underneath the car. HELP!
joe

 

[sdpatt]

Did you check the dust shield scraping the brake rotor? This would sound more like a metal scraping noise than a rub though. Also check the brake pads. I hate to suggest it, but you should also check the play in the wheel bearings. Mine sounded like the brake pads were worn out and the caliper was gouging the rotors.

Scott

 

[Bigjoey71]

The sound is only coming from the left side. I have no clue what it could be. I will check the dust shield again. But i am at school, so it can be a pain to do. I will try to check them better. Thanks

 

[Bigjoey71]

sdpatt or anyone else that can help:
The sound is still there and i have a new question about it. I had the subframe connectors installed before the sound occurred. When i went to pick the car up, the welder had to bend the muffler hangers (the things that hold up the muffler). Could that be the source of the sound? When i turn right, could the exhaust just be swaying into the tire or something else?? If this could be the problem, is there a solution to it?