Rear suspension squeaking sounds (searched)
02-15-09, 07:20 PM
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Rear suspension squeaking sounds (searched)
Hello all, I have search for what I'm about to ask and cannot seem to find the answer I was looking for. I have Koni adjustable shocks installed on my 7 and recently I have been hearing squeaking sounds from the rear suspension area whenever I hit a small bump or when I get in and out of the car. It isn't loud, it's just very annoying as it sounds like something you would hear from an old van with rusted suspension problems. It also sounds like an old dorm mattress squeaking when you with the ladies. What do you guys reckon?
02-17-09, 09:44 AM
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OEM bushings were installed few months back and it wasn't making sounds like this before until recently. It seems like it is getting worse by the day when I drive it. Now it makes sounds from entering and exiting the car as well. And no its not b/c I'm a fat bastard lol. Any other inputs? The box spring sound is driving me crazy, makes me feel like I'm driving a carriage from the 1800s @_@;
02-17-09, 12:26 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/godspeed-fd-anti-sway-bars-ebay-anyone-got-them-817385/
Why am I not surprised they squeak...
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02-17-09, 12:53 PM
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RB bars here. urathane (sp?) bushings. . .probably just need some prothane (I think that's the brand) grease, but it's a pain to do since they only squeak when cold!
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02-17-09, 04:44 PM
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hmmm there would be no way for me to find out if its purely b/c of the cold weather... I don't drive my car in the rain or snow so I'm 100% sure it's not b/c of rust. I'm surprised to see that many other FD owners do not have this squeaking problem. It didn't used to make this sound before when the weather was warmer but I don't recall this sound occurring on my other 7 few years back in cold weather... Anyone else have more input on this? It's definitely coming from the driver rear side suspension. I can produce the sound when I apply hard pressure towards the rear of the car. :\
02-18-09, 01:10 AM
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my squeek was not the roll bars, it was something in the trunk lol.. however i would just jack it up and see if anything is loose.. my FD makes lots of noise but i have a derlin bushing kit too..
its probably 1 of a few things.. a control arm bushing, a bearing, that upper shock seal someone else said or the shock itself..
if u dont see any visible damage to the bushings and u have a good bearing just switch the 2 shocks/springs around and see if the noise moves to the other side..
its probably 1 of a few things.. a control arm bushing, a bearing, that upper shock seal someone else said or the shock itself..
if u dont see any visible damage to the bushings and u have a good bearing just switch the 2 shocks/springs around and see if the noise moves to the other side..
02-18-09, 10:42 AM
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my squeek was not the roll bars, it was something in the trunk lol.. however i would just jack it up and see if anything is loose.. my FD makes lots of noise but i have a derlin bushing kit too..
its probably 1 of a few things.. a control arm bushing, a bearing, that upper shock seal someone else said or the shock itself..
if u dont see any visible damage to the bushings and u have a good bearing just switch the 2 shocks/springs around and see if the noise moves to the other side..
its probably 1 of a few things.. a control arm bushing, a bearing, that upper shock seal someone else said or the shock itself..
if u dont see any visible damage to the bushings and u have a good bearing just switch the 2 shocks/springs around and see if the noise moves to the other side..
I'm going to have to bring it to the shop to see what's up with these struts... thanks for the input I'm hoping for the best as times are rough these days...
02-18-09, 01:24 PM
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just take it apart,, whats the sense of lookin for pictures.. it will take less then 30 mins to take the shock out.. your wasting time sitting here on the forums when you could be takin it apart.. if it is the shock gasket i would replace it with a paper gaskets from your local part store.. cut it to your size.. simple.. nobody here can really say what it is, the best thing to do is take it apart
02-18-09, 01:45 PM
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just take it apart,, whats the sense of lookin for pictures.. it will take less then 30 mins to take the shock out.. your wasting time sitting here on the forums when you could be takin it apart.. if it is the shock gasket i would replace it with a paper gaskets from your local part store.. cut it to your size.. simple.. nobody here can really say what it is, the best thing to do is take it apart
02-18-09, 01:55 PM
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i feel you, but honestly nobody will be able to pin point your issue sinse it could be several things.. however it probably is the shock gaskets but if your looking for an easy fix forget it.. wd40 will not fix it
02-18-09, 03:00 PM
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wd40? I was planning on using some old fashioned lube from Johnson and Johnsons xD
02-21-09, 04:30 PM
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I got the results back after some close visuals under the car, the suspension is fine. The sound was coming from the upper main control arm joint, its the joint that's shaped like a wishbone which connects directly to my Koni adjustable struts. The bushing is worn that it is turning in its place a little at a time making the squeaking sound when there is a bump. I called up Ray and ordered the part for $57 shipped.
This is going to be one painful job to do as it will take a while to push out that old bushing from the control arm... It should of been replaced while the other bushings were being replaced last year.
To replace the entire main control arm from Ray would be $471 per a side without shipping, so I figured why not save some money by getting the bushing alone :\
If this happens to you guys now you know where the squeaking is coming from. I'm planning on installing this next weekend when the part comes in, will let you know the results.
This is going to be one painful job to do as it will take a while to push out that old bushing from the control arm... It should of been replaced while the other bushings were being replaced last year.
To replace the entire main control arm from Ray would be $471 per a side without shipping, so I figured why not save some money by getting the bushing alone :\
If this happens to you guys now you know where the squeaking is coming from. I'm planning on installing this next weekend when the part comes in, will let you know the results.
02-28-09, 06:29 PM
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Here is the update, I got the suspension sound fixed.
It comes out that the wishbone control arm, middle bushing was squeaking from age. Both sides were replaced and while we were at it I found out that 1 of the pillowball bushings wasn't filled with grease prior to being installed so it was also making sounds. Took about 3 hours to pull out and install. My car doesn't make the annoying sounds anymore
Thanks to all who chimed in to help out.
It comes out that the wishbone control arm, middle bushing was squeaking from age. Both sides were replaced and while we were at it I found out that 1 of the pillowball bushings wasn't filled with grease prior to being installed so it was also making sounds. Took about 3 hours to pull out and install. My car doesn't make the annoying sounds anymore
Thanks to all who chimed in to help out.
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