rear end loose and swaying
05-21-2014, 11:56 PM
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rear end loose and swaying
I was coming home and all of a sudden it felt as if my car was fishtailing. I slowed down and noticed a ticking and kind of screching noise from the drivers. I limped in home and shook the rear of my car and it felt like the whole rear axle was gonna fall out. Any help?
05-22-2014, 04:29 AM
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Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Re: rear end loose and swaying
Defintely something broken, get under and look while someone wiggles the car around. Panhard rod bushings maybe?
05-22-2014, 07:29 AM
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Did you try looking under the car?
05-22-2014, 05:07 PM
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Re: rear end loose and swaying
Yeah I did this morning cause it was dark and I couldnt find a light.. but anywho there is this piece that runs behind the differential. I dont know what it is tho?
05-22-2014, 05:36 PM
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Car: 87 IROC
Engine: L31 350
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 4.10 D44
Re: rear end loose and swaying
Panhard bar? The red item in the picture. That is the part that locates the axle from left to right. Yeah, if that broke, the axle would be wiggling back and forth under the rear of the car. Better question: what broke? The bar? bolts holding it? Or the mount?
05-22-2014, 06:29 PM
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Re: rear end loose and swaying
Yeah that might be it. Its broke right in the middle. Could you weld it? Or is it an easy part to change? And how do you upload pictures from your phone?
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Re: rear end loose and swaying
The panhard is a major suspension component. Whatever caused the stock piece to fail (rust, impact damage) probably means welding might be good enough to get you home. Get a replacement. The aftermarket (Founders Performance) has some inexpensive replacements.
One bolt on each end. Doesn't get much easier than that. Nuts and bolts probably need plenty of PBBlaster or LiquidWrench to break the rust bond.
Don't know about phone uploads.
One bolt on each end. Doesn't get much easier than that. Nuts and bolts probably need plenty of PBBlaster or LiquidWrench to break the rust bond.
Don't know about phone uploads.
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