Rear end vibration

[TRACKMKIII]

I was sitting in stop and go traffic today and notice that if I touch the gas or let off the gas there was a "klunk" from the rear of the car, so I put it on the lift when I got back to work and talked to some other people in the shop and we came to the conclusion the I need a new unversal joint (Spider kit as Toyota calls it). Well on the way home there was a vibration at about >60 mph, could the fact the I need a new univeral joint (Spider kit)be causing this vibration? I am going to recheck the balance of the tires tomorrow, but I don't think that is the issue because the tires were just mounted and balanced by myself no more than about 3 weeks ago. If there are any other things that I should be looking at or if I am headed in the right directions please let me know. Any info or input is greatly appreciated!!

 

[supra90turbo]

Did you check the carrier bearing? Those are known to make the car vibrate like a sonofabitch when they go bad.

 

[xarewhyayen]

Check the bolts that secure your differential to the car. I had the same problem and when i checked it out i discovered my differential bolts were ridiculously loose. Sounds simple but its something i didnt think about before i found it.

 

[wingman]

sort of on topic but if anybody's ever had sort of an alarm clock or high pitch buzzer type vibration from the hatch let me know what it was before I send my buddy back there to try and find it LOL.

 

[jdub]

Yeah! I get that buzz too...only at certain rpm, mostly in the 50-60 mph range on the highway. Kinda sounds like a resonance based on the exhaust note. You got a Blitz NUR Cat-back?

 

[johnathan1]

sounds like a bad center support bearing... mine did the same thing, so i replaced that, but the rear-end still makes that "clunk" all the time... I had my mechanic look at it, and they said that the diff is a bit worn out, causing some play in the driveline, he says that I would have to replace the differential completely to get rid of it.... So i just deal with it. Hope i helped.

 

[wingman]

Yeah! I get that buzz too...only at certain rpm, mostly in the 50-60 mph range on the highway. Kinda sounds like a resonance based on the exhaust note. You got a Blitz NUR Cat-back?

nah it's a custom 3" exhaust + flowmaster muffler...but only at certain RPM's will it rattle so I know it's a resonance issue, sounds almost like it's coming from the latch but I can't pinpoint it while driving at the same time. Bugs the crap out of me because it sounds just like my damn alarm clock!

 

[jdub]

Yeah...bugs the crap out of me too. Thought it might be the seals and/or the support tabs on the hatch. Replaced both and it's still there. Can't find the buzz...it only happens at certain times.

I do get a rumbling noised from the center bearing. Got a 3.9 LSD with a TRD casing I need to install. I'm going to use an aluminum driveshaft from DSS and just eliminate the center bearing altogether.

 

[boost fiend]

as far as the buzz goes, check to see if the exaust is rubin any heat shields.mine did it for a while after i changed the clutch. found out i put the exaust back up on the wronh hangers.

 

[jdub]

as far as the buzz goes, check to see if the exaust is rubin any heat shields.mine did it for a while after i changed the clutch. found out i put the exaust back up on the wronh hangers.

Did that too. Took the shield off to ceramic coat it and while it was off, still got the buzz :dunno: Drivin me nuts trying to find it!

 

[jawsgear]

Rearend will typically not vibrate unless you have a loose pinion. Most likely this is a driveline vibration. We have solid 1 piece driveshafts if you are interested. Give me a call toll free 866-922-5297.

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

Check the bolts that secure your differential to the car. I had the same problem and when i checked it out i discovered my differential bolts were ridiculously loose. Sounds simple but its something i didnt think about before i found it.

Actually, it does sound simple..but the same thing happened to me. The freaking rear end bolts ( driveshaft to Diff.)were loose....very loose..and I found out after i spent money aligning the car and balancing the wheel..etc.

Carrrier bearing can cuase that as well.