Wallis_93 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I've had a noise coming from the rear suspension on the driver side of the vehicle. It is a clanking noise and usually only happens when a lot of load is put on the tire. For example, a hard uphill acceleration on a 90 degree turn from a stop sign; turning while going up a small hill basically. It also makes a squeaky noise if I push down on the rear of the vehicle. I feel like it has something to do with the strut or shock but my uncle said it could be a bushing. Any ideas? It's been like this for a while and haven't noticed much difference in drivability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 someone needs to get the car on a lift and look at the axle , bushings, differential, even inspect for a cracked spring, etc. basically, a trained eye should check it out. If possible, take the mechanic for a test drive and demonstrate the problem. details on car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 I was planning on taking it to the shop at the end of the week to see if they notice anything. I figured I'd ask here first just in case if anyone had a similar problem. I had the tire off earlier but didn't notice much because I have a decent bit of mud under there. I'll probably try to clean it and check again. I'm sure it's not the axle as it's in good shape and the car has been making the noise for a couple months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 You say "clanking noise," check the exhaust system for broken pipe hanger. That sure could cause the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Thanks for the suggestion rooster. I'll check to make sure but pretty sure the exhaust was ok. Also I forgot to mention that when it makes the clanking noise you can feel it throughout the vehicle. It's very subtle and not too noticeable. The best way I can describe it is that it feels like something is popping in/out of place over and over. Not sure how much sense that makes but trying to describe it the best I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 A suggestion, Wallis: You also forgot to tell us what the car is! Year, model, engine, tranny, mileage, how long you've owned it--all help us "visualize" your possible situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Haha I'm terribly sorry about that. Its a 2003 Subaru Otback sedan H6 3.0 liter. I currently have 155k miles and bought it a bit over 2 years ago at 125k miles. I think the noise might be ball joints but still not sure. The sound is now also coming from the front driver's side. I took off the rear tire and took a look and the strut seemed like it could be leaking but I think I'm going to take it to my shop to see exactly what the problem is. Also, if it is the ball joints should I get oem or aftermarket? Oem seems to be about twice as expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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