Rear suspension squeak noise fix...I think?

[Davicho]

I think I finally found the culprit to the legendary rear squeak noise while driving slow in uneven surface.
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Its not:
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the control arms
the sway bar bushings
or shocks
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Its none other then the upper rubber seat for the spring. The noise comes from the spring rubbing on the rubber seat. I pulled the spring out, cleaned the surface and applied heavy duty white lithium grease from an actual jar with a brush (do not use the weak spray can form it doesnt work) and I applied it generously. Installed the spring back in there and voila! No noise.
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Now... it may not be a permanent fix but it will certainly silence it for while. I may pull it again when it starts doing it again and I plan on wrapping the upper two three coils with heavy duty teflon tape and adding more grease. I hope this certainly cures the issue once and for all. Just thought I'd share for anyone that is interested.

 

[X-Tanker]

In my case it was the rear sway bar bushings. Every bump or dip would set them squeaking. Took 'em out and lubed 'em up with the lithium grease last June and they've been quiet ever since.

 

[skyhawk]

thanks for the info.

I already soaked the bushings with silicon lubricant late spring. If I hear squeak again, I'll look into the spring rubber seat.