Clunk when backing out of the driveway

[goalieman59]

So I was backing out of my dads driveway last night then I heard clunk and thought I had bottomed out. When I got out to look if I hit my mufflers, I saw a rubber bushing with a bolt sticking out of it on the ground. The other side of it looks like it has snapped off. I will try to get some pics later. I was just wondering if anyone could give me some insight.

 

[93rev2sev]

Sounds like rear stabilizer link. Not an emergency. Not expensive. Not hard to replace by yourself.

 

[dward]

I had the same symptom. It was really bad. Like a hammer hitting the firewall. I had to back up very easy. I cant tell you exactly what fixed it cause I changed both MM and new ASFB. The rear MM was completly separated and the rear SFB were toast. My guess would be the rear MM.

 

[shotime1994]

Sounds like a swaybar endlink.

 

[goalieman59]

Here is the pic.

 

[93rev2sev]

See post #2

 

[SHOBlu]

Here is the pic.

What size is that nut? I don't remember the size and pitch but if it takes a 19mm wrench then its the rear strut rod that has broken. The strut rod is what locates the rear knuckle fore and aft. If that is in fact part of the strut rod I would recommend not driving the car until its replaced!

 

[93rev2sev]

Comon' guys. Strut rod? Motor mount? Really?

It's most definitely a stabilizer end link.

 

[goalieman59]

ok thanks I will replace this weekend, will I have to have alignment done.

 

[zach44102]

im thinking strut mount

 

[frosho]

ok thanks I will replace this weekend, will I have to have alignment done.

The sway bars have no effect on alignment, so no.

im thinking strut mount

Way off. Did you even look at the picture?

 

[zach44102]

o no sorry wher i am the pics arnt showing up sorry.... just from the description i thought that

 

[SHOBlu]

Here is the pic.

Comon' guys. Strut rod? Motor mount?

It's most definitely a stabilizer end link.

I stand corrected.

im thinking strut mount

Way off. Did you even look at the picture?

Another Zack-ism?!

 

[frosho]

Way off. Did you even look at the picture?

Another Zack-ism?!

I am not Drift King.

 

[SHOBlu]

^^fixed

 

[lowc]

ok thanks I will replace this weekend, will I have to have alignment done.

no alinment will be needed do your self a favor and do both of the links

 

[zach44102]

lol. haha im home now i can see the pic.

 

[goalieman59]

Replaced the links car drives great now.