Posted December 1, 201113 yr comment_373353 I've read all the comments about worn out parts causing the rear clunk but mine is just the opposite. I have a 1978 280Z that made no rear clunking noise what so ever with the old rubber bushings. I just replaced the mustache bar, inner control arm and sway bar bushings with energy suspension poly and now when getting on and off the clutch I get the clunking. I used lots of grease and I torqued all the bushings down to spec. When I dropped my diff down, I did notice a piece of thick rubber fell off the top of the diff ander the arrestor strap. I put it back in where I thought it should go. Is this a factory piece (it looks kind of like a piece of tire rubber) or did a previous owner put it there to eliminate the clunk in the first place? I now have a better handling car but also have the dreaded clunk!Thanks,Dan Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/41527-1978-280z-rear-clunk-after-installing-new-poly-bushings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 1, 201113 yr comment_373357 Seems like your rear differential mount has failed. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/41527-1978-280z-rear-clunk-after-installing-new-poly-bushings/#findComment-373357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 2, 201113 yr comment_373492 Yeah these things were a piece of garbage on these cars Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/41527-1978-280z-rear-clunk-after-installing-new-poly-bushings/#findComment-373492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 3, 201113 yr Author comment_373570 Thanks! Great pics! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/41527-1978-280z-rear-clunk-after-installing-new-poly-bushings/#findComment-373570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 201113 yr comment_374053 I luv Maryville. Right down the "I'll Kill Ya" highway! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/41527-1978-280z-rear-clunk-after-installing-new-poly-bushings/#findComment-374053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 14, 201113 yr comment_374375 Arizonacar.com makes a billet aluminum differential mount. I don't personally own it, but it looks really nice. I plan on buying it when I get to the rear end. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/41527-1978-280z-rear-clunk-after-installing-new-poly-bushings/#findComment-374375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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