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Japan88 · 11-20-2008, 12:09 PM

I put on subframe spacers to stop the slop on my car. Once they were on i drove my s13 around for a whilethinking they had to set in. After a while i still heard the SLOP sound on my car. So i dont know what else it could be. Maybe tranny mount?? any helpers thanks

dori_sil8t · 11-20-2008, 12:19 PM

what is a slop sound?

Japan88 · 11-20-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dori_sil8t

what is a slop sound?

Im not sure how to explain the slop sound. umm when i break, the back of the car would lift up and make a slop sound or a slap sound when 2 hands clap. but with the subframe spacers, it should have taken that off, i can feel that ther car doesnt lift up anymore, but the sound is sill there.

mobilesuit818 · 11-20-2008, 12:26 PM

It could be a combination of all your mounts.

Tranny, Engine, FLCA, Diff, subframe, etc.

burnsauto · 11-20-2008, 12:29 PM

its prob something else besides the subframe if you bolted that sucker up good and tight. Have you checked out all the other bushings in the rear end (diff mounts, etc?)

Rnz520 · 11-20-2008, 12:33 PM

check your carrier bearing

Japan88 · 11-20-2008, 12:47 PM

I havent check any other mounts yet, i was hoping you guys might of had the same problem and pin pointed out the problem right away. But i am gonna have to check all those things out and i never thought of checking the carrier bearing. So ill check that out today and come back with my results.
Thanks peeps

Japan88 · 11-20-2008, 01:42 PM

I just got to work and while i was driving the car it still made the slop noise as i shift gears and as i step on the gas. Not to much noise when i step on the gas. Just giving you guys more info. But i will be checking everything (mounts) later on today.

*ManoNegra* · 11-20-2008, 02:44 PM

Look at the other bushing thread on this page.
Sounds like the exact same thing to me.

lol... did you recently immigrated to the US? You sound like I did after a year learning the language.

Japan88 · 11-20-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rnz520

check your carrier bearing

The carrier bearing from the drive shaft? How would i know if its bad?

soreballz · 11-20-2008, 06:39 PM

Subframe spacers don't help if the subframe bushings are completely annihilated. Maybe you should check to see if you still have play in the subframe bushings...

Japan88 · 11-20-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soreballz

Subframe spacers don't help if the subframe bushings are completely annihilated. Maybe you should check to see if you still have play in the subframe bushings...

Ill check that out tommorow to see how they are.

thanks.

victorw210 · 11-20-2008, 11:26 PM

i ripppedd my tranny mount in half and it was all like wowowowowowofapapapap

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 11-20-2008, 11:47 PM

is probally your diff. my freind had the same noise because the previous owner didn't tighen down the rear two diff bolts. try that of the 2 bolts in the middle of the drive shaft that hold it up.

Hope this helps good luck...

*PBucch* · 11-21-2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

Look at the other bushing thread on this page.
Sounds like the exact same thing to me.

lol... did you recently immigrated to the US? You sound like I did after a year learning the language.

Still working on it I see.

OP, Check the toruqe on the subframe bolts....

Grimsta · 11-21-2008, 09:21 AM

Your carrier bearing you check by shaking the DS. If there's hella play in your bearing, like if the DS moves around alot in the housing, you're done.

But other than that, all your bushings and rear suspension and chassis bolts are definately where I would start looking. Just put a wrench on your bolts and make sure everything's tight as well

ericcastro · 11-21-2008, 09:24 AM

you sure you dont have a baseball in the spare tire wheel well? It could be rolling around and making noise when you stop?
lol

really though, are you sure its mechanical or is it something moving around in the interior?

Japan88 · 11-21-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericcastro

you sure you dont have a baseball in the spare tire wheel well? It could be rolling around and making noise when you stop?
lol

really though, are you sure its mechanical or is it something moving around in the interior?

Hahah nope there no ball back there. and i found out the problem but i dont know what part it is? dif mount?
i need bushings in that area were i circled in red with a "?" mark. were can i get those bushing?

Japan88 · 11-22-2008, 11:46 AM

???????????????????????????

soon2bs13 · 11-22-2008, 12:28 PM

The rear differential is what I was thinking. I believe that that paticular differential does not have bushings. There is a tiny hole where the bolt slides into and bolts into the frame. The S14 and Skyline have the bushings.

Have you tried to torque down the bolts?

soon2bs13 · 11-22-2008, 12:35 PM

here is a picture of what i am talking about. no bushings.

Japan88 · 11-22-2008, 11:49 PM

Have you tried to torque down the bolts?[/quote]

I havent tried thats yet. i was hoping i could find bushing for it? But im still goona try tightning it more down but if thats the max then i would need bushings.
ANy idea were i could get some>?

soon2bs13 · 11-23-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japan88

I havent tried thats yet. i was hoping i could find bushing for it? But im still goona try tightning it more down but if thats the max then i would need bushings.
ANy idea were i could get some>?

That is the thing, if the picture I posted is the same part as yours. There are no bushings required. If you needed the bolts/spacer or something, I have the stock ones that did not seem to have any issues.

You could go to a local junk yard and have them get the parts.

Cake Is Dope · 11-23-2008, 01:02 AM

SPL PARTS solid diff bushings

airhead · 11-23-2008, 01:07 AM

ay japan88 i think i saw you like 2 days ago
ate late

Bigsyke · 11-23-2008, 11:18 AM

His Diff HAS bushings, clearly.

Did you not see the picture?

Japan88 · 11-23-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soon2bs13

That is the thing, if the picture I posted is the same part as yours. There are no bushings required. If you needed the bolts/spacer or something, I have the stock ones that did not seem to have any issues.

You could go to a local junk yard and have them get the parts.

Alright cool. i fixed the problem just by going to the local Ace Hardwear store and buying bushings. haha.
thanks guys.

garagelu · 11-23-2008, 03:40 PM

For the past few months, I've been getting a lot of noise coming from the rear. Everytime I would accelerate and then let off the gas, I hear a loud clunk. Also going over major bumps, I could also hear some noise.

I finallly found a good deal on some used SPL subframe collars and installed them today. It not only fixed my problem but it improved the ride and comfort. It is such a night and day difference. What baffles me is that when I installed the spacers and checkout my rubber bushings in the subframe, they looked perfect. They wern't cracked or even dry.

But in the end, I am so happy it fixed my problem. Now the car is much more drivable.

11-20-2008, 12:09 PM	#1
Japan88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Calif Age: 36 Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Subframe Spacers I put on subframe spacers to stop the slop on my car. Once they were on i drove my s13 around for a whilethinking they had to set in. After a while i still heard the SLOP sound on my car. So i dont know what else it could be. Maybe tranny mount?? any helpers thanks __________________

11-20-2008, 12:19 PM	#2
dori_sil8t Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Age: 42 Posts: 385 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what is a slop sound? __________________ unionautoclub.com

11-20-2008, 12:26 PM	#4
mobilesuit818 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 269 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	It could be a combination of all your mounts. Tranny, Engine, FLCA, Diff, subframe, etc. __________________ Quality is not expensive, its priceless.

11-20-2008, 12:29 PM	#5
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	its prob something else besides the subframe if you bolted that sucker up good and tight. Have you checked out all the other bushings in the rear end (diff mounts, etc?) __________________

11-20-2008, 12:33 PM	#6
Rnz520 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Culpeper Age: 35 Posts: 388 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check your carrier bearing __________________ *93 240sx:KA-T, FLTA-2s, MR TR, Greddy F&R bars, Greddy gauges, Cusco brace, etc

11-20-2008, 12:47 PM	#7
Japan88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Calif Age: 36 Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I havent check any other mounts yet, i was hoping you guys might of had the same problem and pin pointed out the problem right away. But i am gonna have to check all those things out and i never thought of checking the carrier bearing. So ill check that out today and come back with my results. Thanks peeps __________________

11-20-2008, 01:42 PM	#8
Japan88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Calif Age: 36 Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I just got to work and while i was driving the car it still made the slop noise as i shift gears and as i step on the gas. Not to much noise when i step on the gas. Just giving you guys more info. But i will be checking everything (mounts) later on today. __________________

11-20-2008, 02:44 PM	#9
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Look at the other bushing thread on this page. Sounds like the exact same thing to me. lol... did you recently immigrated to the US? You sound like I did after a year learning the language.

11-20-2008, 11:26 PM	#13
victorw210 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: st.charles Age: 35 Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i ripppedd my tranny mount in half and it was all like wowowowowowofapapapap

11-20-2008, 11:47 PM	#14
wow-thats-a-cool-car Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 2,663 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	is probally your diff. my freind had the same noise because the previous owner didn't tighen down the rear two diff bolts. try that of the 2 bolts in the middle of the drive shaft that hold it up. Hope this helps good luck... __________________

11-21-2008, 09:21 AM	#16
Grimsta Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ca. Age: 41 Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your carrier bearing you check by shaking the DS. If there's hella play in your bearing, like if the DS moves around alot in the housing, you're done. But other than that, all your bushings and rear suspension and chassis bolts are definately where I would start looking. Just put a wrench on your bolts and make sure everything's tight as well

11-22-2008, 11:46 AM	#19
Japan88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Calif Age: 36 Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	??????????????????????????? __________________

11-22-2008, 12:28 PM	#20
soon2bs13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TN Posts: 482 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The rear differential is what I was thinking. I believe that that paticular differential does not have bushings. There is a tiny hole where the bolt slides into and bolts into the frame. The S14 and Skyline have the bushings. Have you tried to torque down the bolts? __________________ neg repping is cool!!

11-22-2008, 12:35 PM	#21
soon2bs13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TN Posts: 482 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	here is a picture of what i am talking about. no bushings. __________________ neg repping is cool!!

11-22-2008, 11:49 PM	#22
Japan88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Calif Age: 36 Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Have you tried to torque down the bolts?[/quote] I havent tried thats yet. i was hoping i could find bushing for it? But im still goona try tightning it more down but if thats the max then i would need bushings. ANy idea were i could get some>? __________________

11-23-2008, 01:02 AM	#24
Cake Is Dope Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: earth Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	SPL PARTS solid diff bushings

11-23-2008, 01:07 AM	#25
airhead Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IE/OC Posts: 1,885 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	ay japan88 i think i saw you like 2 days ago ate late __________________

11-23-2008, 11:18 AM	#26
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 40 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	His Diff HAS bushings, clearly. Did you not see the picture?

11-23-2008, 03:40 PM	#28
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 40 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	For the past few months, I've been getting a lot of noise coming from the rear. Everytime I would accelerate and then let off the gas, I hear a loud clunk. Also going over major bumps, I could also hear some noise. I finallly found a good deal on some used SPL subframe collars and installed them today. It not only fixed my problem but it improved the ride and comfort. It is such a night and day difference. What baffles me is that when I installed the spacers and checkout my rubber bushings in the subframe, they looked perfect. They wern't cracked or even dry. But in the end, I am so happy it fixed my problem. Now the car is much more drivable.