1998 Subaru Legacy Could it be brakes or Rear Dif?

1998 SUBARU LEGACY
143,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • MANUAL
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MEEPER0701
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When I start to drive you can hear a thumping sound from the rear end. The faster you go the faster the thump and it eventually sounds like a roaring sound due to speed. When you apply the brakes it changes the pitch of the thump and when I take a right hand turn it does as well. Only the to the right, not the left. Is it more brake related or rear dif? What happens if your rear dif goes while your driving?
Aug 21, 2009 at 11:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You sure its RWD let me know-
Aug 22, 2009 at 12:05 AM
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MEEPER0701
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Im almost positive that it is coming from the rear and my car is AWD.
Aug 22, 2009 at 12:09 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be a u-joint, pinion gear, side gear and bearings in the differrential
Aug 22, 2009 at 3:53 AM
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MEEPER0701
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What happens if any of that stuff goes when Im driving?
Aug 22, 2009 at 11:07 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You'll be out of commission -Don't worry the rear differential is not gonna fall apart there's upper and lower control arms that's holding it together.
Aug 22, 2009 at 1:15 PM
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MEEPER0701
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No thats not what I mean. What happens if Im driving and they fail? Will the tires lock up?
Aug 22, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No its not gonna lock up-if the spider gear is gone in the pumpkin it will freewheel. If you're too worried about it get it inspected-it has a problem why gamble that might cause you to get stranded.
Aug 22, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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MEEPER0701
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Thank you for your help. Thats what I wanted to know :)
Aug 22, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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