Clanking sound. Help!
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Drifting
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Clanking sound. Help!
There is a clanking/squeaking sound going on in the rear of my car during up/down movements. It is very clear if I go to the rear of the car and force the car to make up/down movements. It is very annoying while driving. Maybe a bad shock, spring? Anybody have any ideas? Thanks. 
Le Mans Master
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There is a clanking/squeaking sound going on in the rear of my car during up/down movements. It is very clear if I go to the rear of the car and force the car to make up/down movements. It is very annoying while driving. Maybe a bad shock, spring? Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.
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Drifting
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From: North Carolina
I took the car this morning to a friend's shop who happens to have a drive up lift. When we got it up there and maneuvered it up and down with the sway bar, we decided it was definitely the bushings in the lower control arms. So, we sprayed an entire can of lubricant on each side of the rear and after an hour, the noise was gone. It has not been really cold here in North Carolina until this week and I think it was just that affecting the bushings. Hopefully, that will take care of it but if not, I will take it to the dealer for them to deal with. I'm just thankful it wasn't something really bad. All is quiet now and I drove it a good bit afterward to make sure. Thanks for your responses. 
