chriswillis Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 I have a creaking noise coming from the offside rear suspension, most noticeable when I go over bumps slowly whilst turning or parking up on a curb etc. It's rather quite annoying. I am told by a mechanic mate that visited me recently (he didn't have time to look at it) that it is definitely warn bushes making the noise so therefore I am pretty convinced as he has 40 odd years experience with mechanics. Questions is, does anyone know the easiest way to firstly diagnose the problem. Secondly, the cheapest and easiest option (I am presuming if one side if fooked then I may as well sort the other at the same time). Thirdly, where would be the most competent but also cheapest place I could go local to me to get it looked and or sorted... I am in Northampton. Frothily, is it a possible DIY??? Thanks for your help guys/girls. Much appreciated for any help Chris Quote
Will370z Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Just dont what ever you do go to a nissan dealer - they will charge you an arm and a leg. Get one from the traders here is your best bet Quote
scubapics Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 It could just as easily be the drop links on the anti-roll bar rather than bushes. Common fault. Fairly cheap repair. Can be done DIY easily. There's probably a guide on here somewhere. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 As the guys have said probably drop links. Disconnect the rear links and tie them up out the way and take the car for a gentle spin round the block. If the noise is gone then it would be safe to say that the noise is from the drop links. I keep the upgraded Niisan links in stock as well as the PowerGrid adjustable ones. Drop me a pm if I can help you further Chris Alex. Quote
BACON Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Just dont what ever you do go to a nissan dealer - they will charge you an arm and a leg. Get one from the traders here is your best bet Yeah....probably a "Banana Arm and a Leg" they don't like just replacing just the bushes at the stealerships as far as I can tell from investigations! Quote
chriswillis Posted July 13, 2011 Author Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks for all the responses guys. What exactly are the "drop links" I am useless with cars.. I will disconnect if i know what they are (anyone got a pic to show me? or a guide?) I have got the car lowered on Eibachs with spacers too and i have had something replaced in the rear suspension by Cougar Store about a year ago (so they could sort tracking properly) - it is a small bar each side with a bend in it also made by eibach if this helps?? Quote
introspect Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks for all the responses guys. What exactly are the "drop links" I am useless with cars.. I will disconnect if i know what they are (anyone got a pic to show me? or a guide?) I have got the car lowered on Eibachs with spacers too and i have had something replaced in the rear suspension by Cougar Store about a year ago (so they could sort tracking properly) - it is a small bar each side with a bend in it also made by eibach if this helps?? They will be adjustable camber arms to allow correct alignment after lowering the car. Drop links are the bits that connect the anti-roll bars (or sway bars) to the car. Quote
Ebized Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks for all the responses guys. What exactly are the "drop links" I am useless with cars.. I will disconnect if i know what they are (anyone got a pic to show me? or a guide?) I have got the car lowered on Eibachs with spacers too and i have had something replaced in the rear suspension by Cougar Store about a year ago (so they could sort tracking properly) - it is a small bar each side with a bend in it also made by eibach if this helps?? In the guides viewtopic.php?f=35&t=50937 Quote
chriswillis Posted July 13, 2011 Author Posted July 13, 2011 Cheers for the link mate. So you lot reckon this should be the cause of noise? Someone said above about 'clunking' but mine is definitely not clunking.. It is creaking. If I go up a curb slowly it will gradually creak depending how fast I am moving, no sudden clunk or anything. You guys still think it's my drop links?? Quote
glrnet Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 He goes up curbs!!? Cheers for the link mate. So you lot reckon this should be the cause of noise? Someone said above about 'clunking' but mine is definitely not clunking.. It is creaking. If I go up a curb slowly it will gradually creak depending how fast I am moving, no sudden clunk or anything. You guys still think it's my drop links?? Quote
Zugara Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 Get some halfords spray oil and squirt some oil into the droplinks, this is a quick and easy cheap fix for a trial. Also lube all your rubber trims and the door and boot rubber stops. Quote
chriswillis Posted July 13, 2011 Author Posted July 13, 2011 Lol. I don't mean up solid curbs just the ramp ones to park half on curb half on road. I think trying grease is a good idea. Which one will be best for that kind of application????? Quote
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