Clunking noise coming from rear of car

[evanl85]

I've got an odd noise coming from the drivers side rear of my car, it's kinda hard to describe the noise, but maybe someone has an idea what it could be. It mainly happens when taking right turns, and it's not loud..but it's there and I don't know what the hell it is. It's not the shocks, they were already replaced, and this noise developed somewhat recently, any ideas?

[idlafie]

I've got an odd noise coming from the drivers side rear of my car, it's kinda hard to describe the noise, but maybe someone has an idea what it could be. It mainly happens when taking right turns, and it's not loud..but it's there and I don't know what the hell it is. It's not the shocks, they were already replaced, and this noise developed somewhat recently, any ideas?

Could be one of three things....
1). Your subframe bushings could be shot. Nissan uses a stock rubber bushing which tends to weaken with time. A cheap & easy way to reinforce the stock rubber bushing is to use subframe spacers.
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/606259/4
The subframe spacers help to compress the stock rubber bushings & get rid of the clunking sound. Easiest way to check if your stock rubber bushings are shot, is to find a local but seldomly traveled road in your neighborhood. While cruising at a constant speed, (say 20-30 mph), start oscillating your foot on the gas pedal. As you are pressing and releasing your gas pedal as you are driving, your car should start to jerk slightly from the movement of your foot. If you hear a clunking sound coming from the rear of your car, then chances are it's your stock rear rubber subframe bushings are shot.

2). It might be your rear brake pads are worn. When was the last time you checked them??

or 3). Your rear differential could be going out.....

Anyhow, take a look at all three & see if the above mentioned helps.

ID

[evanl85]

It's not the pads, I just had them replaced. It could be the subframe bushings I guess, I need to check. Is it really possible for my differential to be shot at 100k? the car has been well taken care of, what other problems would I have if my diff was going out?

Edit: Also, I don't think I could hear the noise at 30mph or so, it's only when going slow.