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Anyone experience creaking noises from rear suspension?

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Old 05-15-2001, 09:19 AM
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Default Anyone experience creaking noises from rear suspension?

I don't notice the noise while driving, but when the car is stationary. It is especially noticable when I get in or get out of the car. Also, if I press down on the rear part of the car, it makes creaking noises. Probably not a problem, but was wondering.
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Default Over bumpy roads, the rear of my car makes a lot of noise.

I'm thinking it might be the strut bearings or some other suspension component? With people in the back seat, it doesn't do it.
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I also notice an occasional "clunk" from the rear over sharp bumps, but it doesn't happen often.
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only over speed bumps for me
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Default I've got 18's with 225/40's so mine does it more than it did with stock wheels.

Do you have different wheels?
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Default Spray silicon lube on your sway bar bushings

I had this problem when I upgraded the sway bars on my Miata many years ago. The upgraded bushings are polyurethane instead of rubber so they squeak when rubbing against metal.
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Nope. I'm still stock (till the fall, heheh).
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Default I get that, too, going up my parents' steep driveway.

It's definitely unnerving.

Could it be EDL kicking in?
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My driver's side rear brake line squeaks as it plays within its support bracket - very annoying
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