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omgwtf · 07-25-2013, 07:47 PM

So I just got back from overseas and got new parts for my s13 coupe. I put all adj suspension arms coils 5 lug and 300zx ebrake amd rear calipers. Now when I drive the rear will rythmically pop when turning right relative to the tire speed. When I turn right from a stop it will feel like it binds or holds back until something gives and it will go. There is no noise when driving straight but the harder you turn right the louder the pop or clunk noise gets. I have checked all the suspension it is all tight. My toe rods are hitting my subframe washers (I'm waiting for risers to fix this) it has a j30 rear end in it. Anyone ran into this or ha e suggestions? Its got me confused.
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Mikester · 07-26-2013, 06:34 AM

Ball joint is toast.

You need either Moog K9633 ball joint; or a whole new LCA.

If it was fine until you did the swap, then maybe whatever hub you put on back there is either not installed correctly, or the wheel bearing is bad... or maybe you need to go back over your installation. But it sounds to me like the ball joint gave out.

godsmack · 07-26-2013, 04:27 PM

So will this also happen with a bad wheel bearing in the back? Never had one go bad and I'm having the same issue but I checked the ball joints and they're all good.

omgwtf · 07-29-2013, 08:02 PM

Well I fixed my toe tods from hitting the subframe but the noise is still there the ball joints and bushings seem ok under there I sm lesning towards a bad axle joint maybe? Anyone ever come across this before?

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Mikester · 07-30-2013, 06:12 AM

^^Yes... They are CV axles... Bad CV joint(s) will definitely make a popping sound. All you can really do is replace them unless you can source out & replace individual CV joints.

DadaG · 11-02-2013, 06:41 PM

I have a clunk because of slack between wheel/hub and the axle. There is play before the axle engages the wheel. Anyone had this problem and fixed it? (It is not the sub frame bushings!) It happens only with rotation. Nothing else is lose. New axles and Kaaz diff.

RedtopTech · 11-09-2013, 06:06 PM

Theres not much you can do about that clunk. It becomes much more pronounced with solid subffame bushings as well

07-25-2013, 07:47 PM	#1
omgwtf Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Delaware Age: 32 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Popping noise in rear So I just got back from overseas and got new parts for my s13 coupe. I put all adj suspension arms coils 5 lug and 300zx ebrake amd rear calipers. Now when I drive the rear will rythmically pop when turning right relative to the tire speed. When I turn right from a stop it will feel like it binds or holds back until something gives and it will go. There is no noise when driving straight but the harder you turn right the louder the pop or clunk noise gets. I have checked all the suspension it is all tight. My toe rods are hitting my subframe washers (I'm waiting for risers to fix this) it has a j30 rear end in it. Anyone ran into this or ha e suggestions? Its got me confused. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

07-26-2013, 06:34 AM	#2
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 50 Posts: 1,938 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ball joint is toast. You need either Moog K9633 ball joint; or a whole new LCA. If it was fine until you did the swap, then maybe whatever hub you put on back there is either not installed correctly, or the wheel bearing is bad... or maybe you need to go back over your installation. But it sounds to me like the ball joint gave out. __________________

07-30-2013, 06:12 AM	#5
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 50 Posts: 1,938 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^Yes... They are CV axles... Bad CV joint(s) will definitely make a popping sound. All you can really do is replace them unless you can source out & replace individual CV joints. __________________

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07-26-2013, 04:27 PM	#3
godsmack Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Allentown, PA Age: 36 Posts: 652 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So will this also happen with a bad wheel bearing in the back? Never had one go bad and I'm having the same issue but I checked the ball joints and they're all good.

07-29-2013, 08:02 PM	#4
omgwtf Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Delaware Age: 32 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Well I fixed my toe tods from hitting the subframe but the noise is still there the ball joints and bushings seem ok under there I sm lesning towards a bad axle joint maybe? Anyone ever come across this before? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

11-02-2013, 06:41 PM	#6
DadaG Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a clunk because of slack between wheel/hub and the axle. There is play before the axle engages the wheel. Anyone had this problem and fixed it? (It is not the sub frame bushings!) It happens only with rotation. Nothing else is lose. New axles and Kaaz diff.

11-09-2013, 06:06 PM	#7
RedtopTech Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Age: 36 Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Theres not much you can do about that clunk. It becomes much more pronounced with solid subffame bushings as well