Rear diff movement

Dutchy · Post by **Dutchy** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:38 pm

one of my mates who owns a MY wagon was asking me today about a problem that he has. I has an EJ22 conversion, pull out of a lib, has all the fruit, 2" lift kit and big wheels and all... its a bush basher that he has in lancelin.
He said it drove fine when in FWD and 4WD when going slow but as soon as he puts the foot down the rear diff kicks out causing a loud knock. he has checked the diff and all the mounts but cant seem do find the problem.

any suggestion would be appriciated

Cheers scott

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:43 pm

classic Diff Hanger Bush above the front of the rear diff.

unless the diff isnt actually moving and its worn out gears inside.

also interesting to know its in lancelin and used as a bushbasher lol

Dutchy · Post by **Dutchy** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:00 pm

Matatak wrote:classic Diff Hanger Bush above the front of the rear diff.

unless the diff isnt actually moving and its worn out gears inside.

also interesting to know its in lancelin and used as a bushbasher lol

Well its unlicened to my knowledge, but he owns a shack there so why not use a suby as the beach car

cheers mat ill tell him and see how it goes.

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:39 pm

Dutchy wrote:Well its unlicened to my knowledge, but he owns a shack there so why not use a suby as the beach car

cheers mat ill tell him and see how it goes.

is it at Wedge then?

theres a few MY's around their, wuld be nice to see the one with the EJ up closer lol

Phizinza · Post by **Phizinza** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:09 pm

My old problem broke its front rubber mount when offroading, caused an awful racket. I just shoved a stick in the mount and that held it pretty solid until I got home to replace it.
You can also get slop in the joints (cups open up) on the rear driveshafts which cause this type of noise too.

Dutchy · Post by **Dutchy** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:37 pm

Yeh its at wedge i dont know why he has it there and its unlicenced this car looks absolutely mint very little rust, strait as body, he should have the MY regestered and driving it around instead of his van...

CPOCSM · Post by **CPOCSM** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:26 pm

Matatak wrote:classic Diff Hanger Bush above the front of the rear diff.

unless the diff isnt actually moving and its worn out gears inside.

also interesting to know its in lancelin and used as a bushbasher lol

I am so glad someone has asked this - I checked mine last night just for shits and giggles and found that two thirds of the hanging donut was missing and the bit that was left was only there as the bolt had rusted and expanded enough to hold it there.

Where can you get these things from - I just rang Subaru at Fyshwick and they said Buckleys of getting one...

Post by **Alex** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:55 pm

nolathane should make them.

any auto shop should be able to get them in for ya.

alex

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Fri May 09, 2008 6:34 pm

Blackbox motorsports should be able to sort ya out to.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:58 pm

Last time I checked that was the one and only bush they couldn't supply. Although that was a while ago!

CPOCSM · Post by **CPOCSM** » Fri May 09, 2008 11:21 pm

Well I found it after a trip to Fyshwick. Capital Steering and suspension provide them for $42.00 plus $120 in labour(its a 2 hour job...looks a right royal PITA!!).

He is also supplying and fitting KYB sports coil overs for $600 fitted although I am saving 2 hours of labour so will drop that to $400.

Drove in to get the diff to crossmember bush replaced - walk out with 4 x sports shocks and a lighter wallet:???: