Rear suspension slams around
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Rear suspension slams around
If you go over a speed bump at anything over 5mph, when the rear wheels go over, it feels like the whole car slams down on the ground. And if you hit a good sized bump on the road going fairly fast the same effect can be felt. I haven't had time to jack it up and look for things, but when I do are there certain things to look for that would cause my problem?
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it is kinda cheap at least the brand, and u get what you pay for, evaluate what this car is worth it to you and how long u want it, then decide the quality you put back into it.
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Ok so I finally checked and it appears the rear struts were already replaced prior to when I bought the car (July 2016). They look fairly new, so I'm now having second thoughts that the struts are the reason. Is there anything else? Like a worn stabilizer bar bushing or something? Or is it possible that the bump stops were improperly installed?
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Ok so I finally checked and it appears the rear struts were already replaced prior to when I bought the car (July 2016). They look fairly new, so I'm now having second thoughts that the struts are the reason. Is there anything else? Like a worn stabilizer bar bushing or something? Or is it possible that the bump stops were improperly installed?
I replaced these myself with Energy Suspension bushings and the noise I had when hitting bumps back there went away. I also noticed before I replaced them if I had people sitting in the back seat the car rode horribly in the back and would almost bang when I hit bumps. Another thing I noticed was on grooved concrete surfaces the back of the car would wander right and left.
Hopefully this is not it as this is a big job to do!
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It could also be your trailing arm bushings are bad. Look under your car and follow the trailing arms to where they connect to your frame in front of your rear wheels. If you see that they are leaking they are blown.
I replaced these myself with Energy Suspension bushings and the noise I had when hitting bumps back there went away. I also noticed before I replaced them if I had people sitting in the back seat the car rode horribly in the back and would almost bang when I hit bumps. Another thing I noticed was on grooved concrete surfaces the back of the car would wander right and left.
Hopefully this is not it as this is a big job to do!
I replaced these myself with Energy Suspension bushings and the noise I had when hitting bumps back there went away. I also noticed before I replaced them if I had people sitting in the back seat the car rode horribly in the back and would almost bang when I hit bumps. Another thing I noticed was on grooved concrete surfaces the back of the car would wander right and left.
Hopefully this is not it as this is a big job to do!
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Finally was able to get a peek underneath, and found something that I don't think is normal. I have not owned this car for a long enough period to become familiar with things, so I have no idea if the following pic is normal:
And then I snagged some more pics of each wheel. Can you tell me if you guys see something that does not look normal. Thanks
And then I snagged some more pics of each wheel. Can you tell me if you guys see something that does not look normal. Thanks
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Not exactly sure if they were replaced in July, but they are fairly new. I'll just replace them if it's that cheap to do so. Not a huge hassle. Just kind of pissed. I hope they are not the trailing arm bushings.
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im leaning trailing arm bushings.... if u think shocks are farily new...
unless they were the cheapest peices of crap... struts dont get that bad so quickly... they can leak early but not the symptoms u describe
unless they were the cheapest peices of crap... struts dont get that bad so quickly... they can leak early but not the symptoms u describe
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I'll give a look at my trailing arm bushings next time it gets warm out.
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Ok, after doing a bit of research, I want to say it has something to do with the rear lateral link. But just not sure exactly what. The bushing in the last pic looks intact, but I can't say for the other one.
If I could get video of the whole underside of the suspension going over the bumps, that would be extremely helpful.
If I could get video of the whole underside of the suspension going over the bumps, that would be extremely helpful.
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- Where did you get your bushings from?
- Do the bushings for the SE model differ from those for GXE/GLE? There is some indication they do ..... for example, Rockauto sells a Dorman part that says "Except 17 in. Wheels".
- I can't find the part # anywhere - neither in the FSM, nor from any other source. Any suggestions?
- Any comments on the replacement process itself?
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I am about to replace mine, but I have to resolve few issues first. Hope you can help 03VQMAX:
- Where did you get your bushings from?
- Do the bushings for the SE model differ from those for GXE/GLE? There is some indication they do ..... for example, Rockauto sells a Dorman part that says "Except 17 in. Wheels".
- I can't find the part # anywhere - neither in the FSM, nor from any other source. Any suggestions?
- Any comments on the replacement process itself?
TA bushings do not differ for the entire generation and or styles, same for all.
and again search there is 2-3 threads on how tos how guys did it in their driveways.
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I am about to replace mine, but I have to resolve few issues first. Hope you can help 03VQMAX:
- Where did you get your bushings from?
- Do the bushings for the SE model differ from those for GXE/GLE? There is some indication they do ..... for example, Rockauto sells a Dorman part that says "Except 17 in. Wheels".
- I can't find the part # anywhere - neither in the FSM, nor from any other source. Any suggestions?
- Any comments on the replacement process itself?
I heard it was a pita doing something this big on a press, others have burned and cut and do it in their own garage.
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