Help Me Track Down This Squeak!***VIDEO***
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I had a nasty squeak that dam near drove me crazy. It turned out the be the top mount for the drivers rear shock absorber. The shock shifted in the hole so the metal stem on the top of the shock was touching the body. New rubber shock bushing on the top mount took care of it. Good Luck
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i took everything out already, had a mechanic sit back there with a stethoscope or however you spell it, it was coming from around the gas tank, but theres nothing up there that would squeak??
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Have you checked the UPPER mounting point for your rear shocks? I just replaced mine and the way the two bushings are sandwiched through the hole with washers and then nuts might be a culprit. I'd also check the spring isolators for your rear springs to make sure that there's no issues there.
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Have you checked the UPPER mounting point for your rear shocks? I just replaced mine and the way the two bushings are sandwiched through the hole with washers and then nuts might be a culprit. I'd also check the spring isolators for your rear springs to make sure that there's no issues there.
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that kinda of sounds like bolt being loose , i'd want to check my exhaust if it's moving or not if you here the sounds more to the middle of the car check your torque arm's mount and tighten it up (if stock).
other than that i'd say grease one thing at a time till the sound goes then you'll know.
other than that i'd say grease one thing at a time till the sound goes then you'll know.
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Changed out my rear springs today and have similar. Going to lube everything and I've got some rubber sheet to make an isolator ring for the lower perch. That'll be tomorrow since I'm whooped right now. I can make mine do it by pushing down on the rear end which makes it easier to find.
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Just an update...
Mine was exactly what a couple of others mentioned, the top shock mount. The bushings they use are kinda cruddy. Some have a ridge molded into them that help the bushing pop into the hole and keep the edge of the hole isolated. Ours don't. It must've moved some after relieving the pressure on the shock-to-body after dropping the rear down to replace the springs. Weird because it's been fine after putting another rear under it a couple weeks ago.
Anyways, removed the nut and top bushing, dropped the rear to relieve pressure and straighten the shock up, jacked the rear back up, coated the hole with lithium spray grease, reinstalled the bushing/plate/nut, and it's gone....for now. Getting to it on a convertible sux.
Mine was exactly what a couple of others mentioned, the top shock mount. The bushings they use are kinda cruddy. Some have a ridge molded into them that help the bushing pop into the hole and keep the edge of the hole isolated. Ours don't. It must've moved some after relieving the pressure on the shock-to-body after dropping the rear down to replace the springs. Weird because it's been fine after putting another rear under it a couple weeks ago.
Anyways, removed the nut and top bushing, dropped the rear to relieve pressure and straighten the shock up, jacked the rear back up, coated the hole with lithium spray grease, reinstalled the bushing/plate/nut, and it's gone....for now. Getting to it on a convertible sux.
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Just an update...
Mine was exactly what a couple of others mentioned, the top shock mount. The bushings they use are kinda cruddy. Some have a ridge molded into them that help the bushing pop into the hole and keep the edge of the hole isolated. Ours don't. It must've moved some after relieving the pressure on the shock-to-body after dropping the rear down to replace the springs. Weird because it's been fine after putting another rear under it a couple weeks ago.
Anyways, removed the nut and top bushing, dropped the rear to relieve pressure and straighten the shock up, jacked the rear back up, coated the hole with lithium spray grease, reinstalled the bushing/plate/nut, and it's gone....for now. Getting to it on a convertible sux.
Mine was exactly what a couple of others mentioned, the top shock mount. The bushings they use are kinda cruddy. Some have a ridge molded into them that help the bushing pop into the hole and keep the edge of the hole isolated. Ours don't. It must've moved some after relieving the pressure on the shock-to-body after dropping the rear down to replace the springs. Weird because it's been fine after putting another rear under it a couple weeks ago.
Anyways, removed the nut and top bushing, dropped the rear to relieve pressure and straighten the shock up, jacked the rear back up, coated the hole with lithium spray grease, reinstalled the bushing/plate/nut, and it's gone....for now. Getting to it on a convertible sux.
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I'd check what the other folks are saying. Trying diagnose a rattle or squeak while by pushing on the car while parked doesn't always happen. Likewise, I wouldn't get too caught up on the speed in which it happens. It could be that when the air pushes on the car it pre-loads the suspension and then when you hit a bump your particular car wants to make a squeak. As mentioned above....leave no stone unturned. Trust me...after 15+ years of driving semi trucks I hate squeaks and rattles as much as the next guy....but you can't get too focused when hunting them down. Often times it's something way off from what you were thinking. Good luck.....I feel your pain.