Squeak developed from left rear suspension

[Neil_K]

I've had a loud squeak develop from the left rear suspension during a track day yesterday. The car drives OK, but it's very loud and could be something rubbing perhaps? Right side is fine. It's particularly noticeable on the rebound - when I get out it squeaks loudly bit by bit as the car rises back up again.

 

What's it likely to be, bushes? Car is 2000 reg and 9000 miles old with std Billies on back, widetrack Billies front.

 

Where am I?

[Pezky]

could be coil spring rubbing on damper body?

A-frame bushes?

[F355GTS]

1st guess would be Rear antiroll bar bush

 

 

 

 

Mark

[Neil_K]

Q102 - it doesn't sound like metal on metal. Can bushes be lubed or do they need replacing?

 

Where am I?

[Nifty]

Blown damper 🤔

 

I had a front one go and squirt all it's oil over the brake disc, followed by a squeaking as the innards went up and down.

Of course, you will notice a difference in driving if the damper isn't functioning properly .. and the squeak tended to be on the compression stroke.

 

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Keep off the straight and narrow 😬

[akakubi]

A-Frame most likely. I did the roll bar and the squeak is still there. I now saw the "oversized" washers there, so replacing those will hopefully take care of it.

[caterhamnut]

Neil - having driven past Abbeville yesterday, it was probably ice rubbing on the disc!

Hope you had a good time.

I'd go for bushes aswell...

 

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