I had that diff knock problem. the one usually caused when that diff mount goes bye bye. well, i dropped the rear and this is what i found!



https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...iff_mount1.jpg



https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...subframe_1.jpg



if you didn't see it the first time, here's another angle



https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...iff_mount2.jpg



https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...subframe_2.jpg



it seemed as though it wasn't the mount itself. but where the mount bolted to on the subframe. it simply broke off

but... that wasn't all



left side

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v.../lat_link2.jpg



right side

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v.../lat_link3.jpg



wish i could say it's the camera. but the right side lateral link is bent.

here's a somewhat farther shot

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v.../lat_link1.jpg

whats this diff knock?

i was referring to that knocking noice back there when that front diff mount goes. yes, i should've worded it better. but i'm beat. too tired...



just wanted to share some of my findings. now i'm off to find another subframe? er what can i say. i've only had this car if 6 months.

that is not uncommon, my friend's 88 TII had the same thing happen. Just weld on a new bracket and make it beefier

Keep in mind, it's actually easier to drop the whole rear subframe assembly as one entire unit. Just unblot shocks, calipers, driveshaft, link, stabilizer bar, frame mount bolts and drop the whole unit. Easier to install also, although a little bulky.

While you are at it reinforce where the camber link mounts to the subframe.

cheers: any tips on making that bracket beefier?



revvin: how do you propose i do that?



sorry for the nOob-ishness. but this is the first big thing i'm embarking on with this car. and with the findings, it went from a weekend project to the rest of winter project.

just reinforce it a bit. try to add more metal around the area that you are welding to. Then clean off all the rust and paint it. Rust makes things weak, they are stress risers

i meant what does it sound like and when does it happen?

sounds like someones pounding on the floor of the car with a hammer

good i dont have that... yet

sorry about the vague reply before

i got another subframe sourced out. the next task at hand is to find a place to get it reinforced.



make that part of the bracket thicker and all that's left to do is find slightly longer bolts for the mounts.

how did you manage to do that anyhow?

my friend can you make you solid adjustable ones!!!!



aim:yallgotboost

actually, i was just driving home from work. wasn't pushing it. then i heard a loud ass thump. and that was two months ago. haven't had the time to check it until now.



vosko: i'm lost. i don't know of what you speak of



lol

he sells adjustable custom lateral links that are much stronger..... he was supposed to post on here

oh, lateral links. i forgot i posted about those in here too. i still had that subframe bracket in my head. i'll definitely drop him a line. my friend had an extra set. but i might as well get something stronger. i'm redoing much of the rear while it's apart anyway.

Weld plates of steel to either side of the flimsy stock mounting location for the camber link. You will need an longer hardened bolt and nut, as the stock one is meant for the stock width.

ok. thanks guys. i have a long way and much do to with the new subframe. i'll be redoing pretty much the whole rear while i'm there. this should be a fun project. lol