dsgrntld187 Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 Hey guys, theres a rattling noise coming from the rear of my car when I go over bumps. I'm 99% sure its the struts, but what else could it be? I don't want to replace my struts till FFP comes out with the coilover struts for the front too. There was a question somewhere in there.. Quote
terryk2003 Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 struts, strut mounts...exhaust hanger broke making exhaust rattle (my current problem )...could be lotz of different things...those are the first things that come to mind... Quote
BimmerJr87 Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 I'm having the same problem too its annoyin I just havent done anything about it. I really don't notice it unless I dont have my music low or off. Quote
stockgp Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 i had that problem with a loose heat shield. might check those Quote
Justin Posted November 30, 2004 Report Posted November 30, 2004 Do the obvious and free stuff first. Take everything out of your trunk, check and make sure the spare tire and jack are tightened down. Quote
dsgrntld187 Posted December 1, 2004 Author Report Posted December 1, 2004 I've done that, everythings tightened down, no heat shields left (to speak of at least), and the only loose thing was my p/s pulley, but it was doing it before I put that in there. If its my struts, I don't really care, but I don't want to put money into it till next spring. Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted December 1, 2004 Report Posted December 1, 2004 it could be the monoleaf. i have new struts all around, but the rear suspension is loud as hell on my car Quote
Stealth Posted December 1, 2004 Report Posted December 1, 2004 why dont you get the rear leaf pucks? Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted December 1, 2004 Report Posted December 1, 2004 why dont you get the rear leaf pucks? because my whole monoleaf is shot. the back of my car sags. i only have two small tool bags, a jack, and a small socket set in my trunk too. Quote
Stealth Posted December 1, 2004 Report Posted December 1, 2004 how to you know its shot? Im gonna get the puck things tommorow, my back ends lower then the front but I dont think its fuxord Quote
dsgrntld187 Posted December 1, 2004 Author Report Posted December 1, 2004 What are these puck things you speak of? Quote
TeeJay3800 Posted December 1, 2004 Report Posted December 1, 2004 I had a bad rattle too, but replacing the strut mounts didn't fix the problem. After I replaced the struts themselves, the problem went away, but even now I still hear a little rattle over really bad bumps. Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted December 1, 2004 Report Posted December 1, 2004 how to you know its shot? Im gonna get the puck things tommorow, my back ends lower then the front but I dont think its fuxord how are the bushings on the end of the monoleaf somehow strengthen the monoleaf and raise the back of the car to it's correct heigth? Quote
dsgrntld187 Posted December 3, 2004 Author Report Posted December 3, 2004 Well, I'm almost 100% positive now my struts are broke. God damn Detroit roads. I think I did them off going to the MCR show last night. Quote
jimmy91444 Posted December 3, 2004 Report Posted December 3, 2004 I had one similar noise on my 89 . I could not find it until i accidently hit the gas tank while i was under the car . It seem like the plastic baffles inside the tank are broken or loose, and they vibrate when going over bump . And i'm not repairing it until i have to change the gas pump. The wife is driving it and she's not complaining so. Quote
bartonmd Posted December 3, 2004 Report Posted December 3, 2004 187, One thing you might look for that happened to me... you don't even have to jack it up to see, just get a flashlight (of go out if it's like noon) and look at where the strut goes into the mount. Just make sure the strut is still in the strut mount... my mount gave way and the strut and center of the mount were kindof hanging out all around the top of my wheel well. Just something to look at real quick... Mike Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted December 3, 2004 Report Posted December 3, 2004 God damn Detroit roads. Quote
dsgrntld187 Posted December 4, 2004 Author Report Posted December 4, 2004 Fucking hell its confusing down there. I turned in this place that looked like a driveway and I ended up hitting a 2-3inch tall curb, but they were done way before that. Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted December 4, 2004 Report Posted December 4, 2004 Fucking hell its confusing down there. I turned in this place that looked like a driveway and I ended up hitting a 2-3inch tall curb, but they were done way before that. the city isn't laid out very well, that's for sure Quote
dsgrntld187 Posted December 4, 2004 Author Report Posted December 4, 2004 Got that right, I had NO idea theres a difference between East Congress St and Congress St. East. Quote
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