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AF1Strider · 07-12-2014, 10:12 AM

Ok guys so I've had my camaro for a few months now and this drivetrain clunk is really bothering me. I was wondering if there is anything i can do to help quiet it down or get rid of it all together. Does a poly transmission mount help with it? what about poly driveshaft couplings? Does a one piece driveshaft quiet it down any? Thanks for any input.

a7m1 · 07-12-2014, 04:31 PM

i would guess majority of the "clunk - clunk " noise at low speeds is from the driveshaft

i have no idea how much "1-peice DS" help but i read it'll really queiten the noise down

also someone told me about a bushings in the noise

here

good luck, i would keep the car stock and adjust my driving behaviour accordingly my car is now almost silent after getting used to it
it's v8 6speed m/t

Mr. Nasty · 07-12-2014, 05:00 PM

You will feel and hear more with the one piece driveshaft.

H-E · 07-12-2014, 06:44 PM

You could be hearing the wind up the stock 2 piece has with the rubber at each end and the center bearing.Loading and unloading.A 1 pc would eliminate that slop and be a smoother and quiter.If we can help you out let me know.

Driveshaftshop · 07-14-2014, 01:06 PM

you should take the time to check to see where the clunk is coming from. putting poly mounts will only make it worse.

GFORCE1320 · 07-14-2014, 08:07 PM

Could be the diff as well. When installing our 9" kits we've taken out some really worn OEM diff's that were clunking. Didn't even have that many miles on them either.

AF1Strider · 07-14-2014, 08:23 PM

It sounds like the driveshaft just shakes back and forth. It usually happens if the rpms aren't matched good, or if I push the clutch in and there is pressure on the tires like if I Park on a incline. I hear it when I go over certain speed bumps at a slow speed.

Driveshaftshop · 07-15-2014, 08:30 AM

have you checked the bolts on the Drive shaft, its been a real issue with this platform.

07-12-2014, 10:12 AM	#1
AF1Strider Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 496 View My Garage	Some questions about the drivetrain Ok guys so I've had my camaro for a few months now and this drivetrain clunk is really bothering me. I was wondering if there is anything i can do to help quiet it down or get rid of it all together. Does a poly transmission mount help with it? what about poly driveshaft couplings? Does a one piece driveshaft quiet it down any? Thanks for any input.

07-12-2014, 05:00 PM	#3
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	You will feel and hear more with the one piece driveshaft. __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

07-12-2014, 04:31 PM	#2
a7m1 Drives: Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kuwait Posts: 100	i would guess majority of the "clunk - clunk " noise at low speeds is from the driveshaft i have no idea how much "1-peice DS" help but i read it'll really queiten the noise down also someone told me about a bushings in the noise here good luck, i would keep the car stock and adjust my driving behaviour accordingly my car is now almost silent after getting used to it it's v8 6speed m/t

07-12-2014, 06:44 PM	#4
H-E Account Suspended Drives: 2010 zr1 Camaro 2011 vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: everywhere Posts: 1,121	You could be hearing the wind up the stock 2 piece has with the rubber at each end and the center bearing.Loading and unloading.A 1 pc would eliminate that slop and be a smoother and quiter.If we can help you out let me know.

07-14-2014, 01:06 PM	#5
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	you should take the time to check to see where the clunk is coming from. putting poly mounts will only make it worse.

07-14-2014, 08:07 PM	#6
GFORCE1320 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,243	Could be the diff as well. When installing our 9" kits we've taken out some really worn OEM diff's that were clunking. Didn't even have that many miles on them either.

07-14-2014, 08:23 PM	#7
AF1Strider Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 496 View My Garage	It sounds like the driveshaft just shakes back and forth. It usually happens if the rpms aren't matched good, or if I push the clutch in and there is pressure on the tires like if I Park on a incline. I hear it when I go over certain speed bumps at a slow speed.

07-15-2014, 08:30 AM	#8
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	have you checked the bolts on the Drive shaft, its been a real issue with this platform.