HG-2003Civvy

My uncle has a 2004 Acura 1.7 EL and only when he hits a speed bump or turns the corner, the rear end makes a popping noise and a slamming sensation. It sounds like stuff rattling around in the trunk almost but its not. Looking for some help guys. Maybe someone has experienced this or knows? I'm guessing something with suspension but..
BTW it has 245,000km but mostly highway, not abused.

Thanks

sdaidoji

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check rear swaybar endlinks for play
moog is a good aftermarket ones, replace the fronts too if you going to do rears anyway

Kennykid2002

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Could also be broken mounts

HG-2003Civvy

Wouldn't genuine honda parts be better? Or is this a case where aftermarket actually outlasts oem style. I'll have to find a price for oem but moog seems good on the wallet. So is there any other preventative maint. that should be done while replacing the rear sway if its the problem. Just trying to bounce ideas around of what else in case

HG-2003Civvy

Kenny- You mean engine mounts? Its coming from the rear though. Could you explain abit to help me out
thanks

sdaidoji

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yup - check the pics of the moogs compared to OEM and tell us which seems sturdier

Kenny meant the top mounts of the struts, but popping sounds more sway bar endlinks. Anywa, check them, if not potentially its the top mounts.

While down there, inspect bushings as well for tears or cracks and other apparently loose pieces

MindBomber

he means rear strut mounts.

sdaidoji

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^ beat you by a minute

MindBomber

Just cause you edited your post

sdaidoji

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muwahahaha!
that's why i discounted 1 minute from the difference :P

HG-2003Civvy

Learning little by little lol..thanks for clearning that up guys. And yeah about those moog vs oem.. Holy S**T what a difference, they look really strong. I'm guessing theres a DIY for this, I'll be checking tonight

7genmarathon

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Not to thread jack but I got a similiar noise going on. Anytime I hop in the car or hop out my rear-left goes (rrrrrrrrrttttttt).Imagine a long, drawn out fart.

Its annoying when you got some tail in your passenger seat, but thats about it.

Thats the only time it makes noise. I think my car is telling me to lose weight or get rid of the subs.

sdaidoji

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parking brake?
if not, top mounts, but then they would make some noise when driving.

sdaidoji

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told yah!
Hex keys to hold them from spinning (or was that for 2nd gen miata? can't remember now...), insert the keys well to not to damage them. if there is not hex key holes, i think you can use a pry bar to hold in place if they start spinning. I can't search well the last few days, done too much searching the net since friday...