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Old 08-02-2012, 05:58 PM
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My car has been making noise when backing up, kinda like a old wooden bed if you roll around on it, or maybe a growling sound???

Also I was driving around the neighborhood and made a sharp left turn and heard the noise also.

Car has a moser 12 bolt with eaton posi 4:10 gear.
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Struts? Check the driveline u joints they may need some grease.
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When u drive down the road and sway it back and forthdo u hear the sound on one side or the other? If so u could need a hub.
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If it is coming from the rear, it may need some limited slip additive.
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The rear would leak a bit through the vent tube for some reason, there is a clear plastic tube on the top left side. I would check the fluid level and add some 80w/90 gear oil. I ran non synthetic in there, it is supposed to be better for these rears than synthetic. I also used a small bottle of LSA when I changed it last.
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Lately I've been paying more attention to this sound, when I slow down and hit the brakes its making the sound, also when pulling up a steep drive way slowly it makes the sound.

Its not a popping sound more like a squeaking sound.
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It wouldn't actually be the brake pads, or possibly the indicators? Right? Start there. Then i would move to the driveline then the diff. Put the car in the air and see if it makes the sound. Or if there has to be a load on it.
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So I added fluid to the rear end, and still makes this noise.

It is most noticeable when pulling slowly up into a steep driveway, or backing up...

It sounds like its coming from the right hand side on the rear.

I am starting to wonder if this could be in the suspension, however it makes me wonder if it is the suspension, why would it do this also while backing up?
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As stated, check your brake pads to see if they are low.
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My old '98 V-6 Camaro made a noise similar to what you described when I drove it in reverse. I believe that new rotors and pads solved the problem.



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