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Suspension noises/refresh
Posted by Chris [Email] (more from Chris) on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:22:37
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I've got a 2003 Aero sedan with ~150k miles which has developed a very annoying creaking/squeaking noise from the rear when going over bumps. I put the car on ramps and made a short video from underneath; hopefully you can see this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZazKu88oaYI
I believe the noise is coming from the control arm bushings (#17 on the eeuroparts rear suspension diagram). I'm wondering if this diagnosis makes sense, and if so, where to get the new bushings and how to install them. Powerflex only lists rear trailing arm bushings and I am not sure if that's the same thing. I have not been able to find these bushings anywhere else.
On the topic of suspension, the car has original front struts and cheap rear shocks from a previous owner, and I think everything else is original. It rides rough over bumps and doesn't handle all that great. The rear suspension is also sagging about .5 and 1" too low, so I'm guessing I need spacers.
Any suggestions regarding improving the suspension would be much appreciated, regarding what components should be replaced. Something in between cheap Monroes and expensive Konis/Bilsteins would be preferable.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Suspension noises/refresh, Chris, Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:22:37 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Suspension noises/refresh, Snowmobile , Wed, 1 May 2013 17:42:48
- Anti-roll bar bushing?, Gene N , Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:32:49
- Re: Suspension noises/refresh, jeff02 , Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:09:52
- Also see my thead below..., bill h., Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:01:44
- Woohoo sounds like my bed, vvack0matic , Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:15:26
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