Rear Suspension Noise
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Instructor
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From: Northern NJ
Rear Suspension Noise
I've got a '99 FRC and have developed a metallic creaking noise in the left rear suspension while going in or out of a driveway or stopping /starting. I can duplicate the noise while lifting the left rear of the vehicle with a jack and it sounds like it's in the control arm, shock, knuckle area. I realize this is vague and tough to diagnose without actually hearing it, but before I start taking things apart looking for this, has anyone had a similar sounding noise and if so, what was the problem?
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Instructor
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From: Northern NJ
Re: Rear Suspension Noise (Red99)
One or two quick creaks for each start / stop cycle. You don't really hear it while driving normally, just during stop / stops or when entering / exiting a driveway at an angle.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Rear Suspension Noise (Red99)
Does it sound like this?
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http://www.brightland.com/cf/video/Z...ClunkSmall.wmv
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Re: Rear Suspension Noise (Red99)
One or two quick creaks for each start / stop cycle. You don't really hear it while driving normally, just during stop / stops or when entering / exiting a driveway at an angle.
Another possible fix for creaking that I read about is to remove that big bolt on the axle and shoot WD-40 into the wheel assembly. Something about splines and rust.
I would try tightening up the suspension connections first.
