JEMAN Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Morning all As some of you no, I'm trying to resolve a few issues on my 2003 Z. So for the rear axles clicking has been sorted and plugs changed. The issue I'm trying to resolve is this creaking noise coming from both sides at the rear when I go over uneven surfaces like pulling into my driveway. Yesterday I looked at the anti roll bar bushes (kiwi fit said it was them) causing the noise. I loosened the bracket that holds these bushes in place and greased the bar then re fitted the bracket and tightened. Drove the car of the ramps and.........no difference. So obviously it wasn't them. Any ideas as to what is the cause, or if there is a common fix for this. With the hand brake on, if I rock the car back and forth it happens more so than up and down. Money's a bit tight at the mo so trying to resolve rather than use a garage for the time being Cheers Quote
Martinjj Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Was this issue happening before you had the rear axle clicking fixed? Quote
JEMAN Posted August 10, 2014 Author Posted August 10, 2014 Hi buddy, it sure was but it's getting louder now, I can hear it from inside the car no problem Quote
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Have you checked the arb links? They are a common failure although normally produce a knock not a creak. Also you mentioned Kwik Fit had a look at it, I wouldn't be trusting their opinion on anything 4 Quote
marzman Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Definitely the ARB links if it's creaking. Quote
JEMAN Posted August 10, 2014 Author Posted August 10, 2014 Cheers guys......I'll google to see where they are.......do you know if greasing ARB links helps ? Quote
marzman Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Cheers guys......I'll google to see where they are.......do you know if greasing ARB links helps ? They say it does, but i never had any joy doing it. Best off replacing. Edited August 10, 2014 by marzman 1 Quote
BulletMagnet Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 recently had this on the 350z FB page, also creaky noise, so suggested drop links as all other options were eliminated 1 Quote
JEMAN Posted August 10, 2014 Author Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks so much guys.....I'll try greasing, but will replace when I can...........so they are the small links on the end of the anti roll bar that go up also ? Sorry, but I'm not to sure what to look for. Cheers Quote
marzman Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Yes thats them. It's the little ball joint in them that goes. Quote
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 If it does end up being them we keep a few options in stock, the Whiteline adjustable links are the most popular and represent good value at £98 for the pair 2 Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Don't laugh but after many months of trying to find the source of a similar sounding squeak it was traced to the rear bumper plastic chaffing against the boot / rear 3/4 panels! Investigate this before shelling out for new links... 1 Quote
samsniss350z Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Try looking on YouTube under "creaking 350Z drop links" as there is a video of a Zed with very creaky drop links, this will guide you, if this is your problem. 1 Quote
grahamc Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Interesting, I have a similar issue on mine... will add this lot to the list of things to check Quote
JEMAN Posted August 13, 2014 Author Posted August 13, 2014 Cheers guys ! The YouTube video of the creaking 350z drop links is spot on with the noise mine makes, so they are the next things on the shopping list Quote
The Chubby Ninja Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 ive got the same creaking sound but have just put whiteline adjustable links on about 3 months ago. pita! 1 Quote
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