Creak from rear, bushings or struts
01-05-10, 06:37 AM
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Creak from rear, bushings or struts
Hey everyone,
I've done a search and narrowed down the creak in the rear to probably being the struts or the bushings.
I thought I'd post my specific problem to see if I could narrow it down further.
The noise gets worse and worse as it gets colder. When its hot out 85+, its pretty much gone, but since these new cold snaps its gotten worse and worse, to the point where I can hear it over almost every bump.
In normal temperatures, the noise seems to happen when backing out of my driveway at an angle (articulating the suspension) and when going over speed bumps. In other words transitioning from a level road to an inclined driveway, or other similar situation. But since this new cold weather I hear it constantly and it has me considering that it could be the expensive struts.
I normally don't have the car full with passengers, but a week ago I took a big group to the movies and could still hear the noise going over bumps (it was ~40 degrees out though).
So anyway, let me know what you think!
I've done a search and narrowed down the creak in the rear to probably being the struts or the bushings.
I thought I'd post my specific problem to see if I could narrow it down further.
The noise gets worse and worse as it gets colder. When its hot out 85+, its pretty much gone, but since these new cold snaps its gotten worse and worse, to the point where I can hear it over almost every bump.
In normal temperatures, the noise seems to happen when backing out of my driveway at an angle (articulating the suspension) and when going over speed bumps. In other words transitioning from a level road to an inclined driveway, or other similar situation. But since this new cold weather I hear it constantly and it has me considering that it could be the expensive struts.
I normally don't have the car full with passengers, but a week ago I took a big group to the movies and could still hear the noise going over bumps (it was ~40 degrees out though).
So anyway, let me know what you think!
01-05-10, 10:42 AM
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Lexus Champion
One way to try and figure out what is causing the noise, is to lift the car, and spray lots of Silicone lubricant on all visible bushings. Than drive the car for a bit. If the noise stops temporarily, or changes in anyway, than you know that its most likely bushing(s) related. Once the car is up on a lift. A visual inspection will also do wonders to identify the bushing.
Although this is not conclusive, as there are some bushings that you will not be able to reach by this method, its at least a start, and works most of the time.
Don't use WD40. It destroys rubber.
Phil
PS: If as you indicated, its temperature related than most likely it is a bushing.
Although this is not conclusive, as there are some bushings that you will not be able to reach by this method, its at least a start, and works most of the time.
Don't use WD40. It destroys rubber.
Phil
PS: If as you indicated, its temperature related than most likely it is a bushing.
Last edited by PFB; 01-05-10 at 10:54 AM.
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