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Big Evil · 11-05-2010, 12:47 PM

Is it a single thunk or multiple thunks? If multiple I'd be checking the center support bearing on the drive shaft. If single you could be looking at a half shaft issue, a worn out control arm, or something has just come loose as suggested by macky.

11-05-2010, 12:47 PM	#3
Big Evil Name: Big Evil Title: Moderator Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tempe, Az User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: 1994 BMW 525i, 1987 325is, 1986 325	Is it a single thunk or multiple thunks? If multiple I'd be checking the center support bearing on the drive shaft. If single you could be looking at a half shaft issue, a worn out control arm, or something has just come loose as suggested by macky. __________________ Big Evil, The BMW driving monster of the American Southwest (Currently on BMW #5)