Thread: Defender Rear Diff Clunk

Could be the ball joint on the A-frame?

Does the diff make any noises on overrun?

Edward

Could also be worn drive flanges and or axles

Or worn/loose trailing arm bushes, but less likely to be from the diff itself.


Martyn

Sounds normal. Most older (and many newer) Defenders have driveline clunk unless rectified as described by those above. On my 98 Defender I have replaced all: Rear A Frame bush, rear HD drive flanges/axles, Rear trailing arm bushes. All these are normal wear and tear and would need to be done at some stage. If all of those have been done recently, then check diff.

I'm now getting clunk again, but I know it's now from the front drive flanges that need replacing. They tend to wear last from my experience.

Originally Posted by MrLandy

Sounds normal. Most older (and many newer) Defenders have driveline clunk unless rectified as described by those above. On my 98 Defender I have replaced all: Rear A Frame bush, rear HD drive flanges/axles, Rear trailing arm bushes. All these are normal wear and tear and would need to be done at some stage. If all of those have been done recently, then check diff.

I'm now getting clunk again, but I know it's now from the front drive flanges that need replacing. They tend to wear last from my experience.

Thanks everyone for replying. Mr Landy is the work you have had done in the hundred's or the thousands? and if I drive it gently for 6 months with the clunk (depending on the cause) is it going to lead to catastrophic failure or should I address it sooner rather than later? I'm trying to get my head around the immediate up front cost.
cheers,
D

Originally Posted by I Love My Landy!

Could be the ball joint on the A-frame?

Does the diff make any noises on overrun?

Edward

Not driven it yet Mate - clunk from the back is per the present owners description.
cheers,
D

Originally Posted by Dark61

Thanks everyone for replying. Mr Landy is the work you have had done in the hundred's or the thousands? and if I drive it gently for 6 months with the clunk (depending on the cause) is it going to lead to catastrophic failure or should I address it sooner rather than later? I'm trying to get my head around the immediate up front cost.
cheers,
D

It's difficult to say from here. I suggest you take for a test drive and organise a pre purchase inspection with an Independent Land Rover mechanic. Then you'll know what you're up for.

Put the hand brake on and get two blokes to rock it back and forth,you'll see movement in the A frame bush,my first guess,drive shaft bolts,splines,pull the axle caps and you'll see movement there or the lower arm to chassis bush's,all normal wear points and all easy to fix. Pat