Basic Question: Noise in Reverse

[AK951]

Hi all- I'm new here though I've had my 240 for a while. I was browsing around and I like it here.

I have a '93 and when I reverse it often makes this sound that sounds like I've hit something. If I keep on reversing it stops again- so it's like a bump or a "SCRAPE" rather. Does anyone know what it might be?

[Dazzla]

subframe bushings maybe?

[hazukijitsu]

I have the same exact noise with my car also. I notice it only makes the noise when I reverse with my foot is completely off the brake. The noise goes away for me if my foot is slightly braking while reversing, or I reverse with the Emergency brake up.

[AK951]

It might be the subframe bushings. Unless my new front struts have something going on.

Did you check it out Hazukijitsu? Is it something we should worry about a lot?

[splintercell]

if its a clunking noise...def your subframe bushings. i replaced mine with aluminum bushings and never heard the noise again. now i just hear road noise and vlsd.

[maj Andres]

if its a clunking noise...def your subframe bushings. i replaced mine with aluminum bushings and never heard the noise again. now i just hear road noise and vlsd.

QFTI had the same problem. I installed some peak performance subframe collars, now it just squeaks when I reverse and hit the brakes. I know, I know...I need to actually replace the WHOLE bushings.