Rear Suspension Creaking & Squeaking

Post by **Vectose** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:28 pm

So today I noticed that my car has developed a creaking and squeaking noise from the rear passenger side suspension. As I take off there is a loud creak and while driving there is a less noticeable continuous squeaking noise.

I will be changing most suspension components soon but want to know what would be the most likely culprit.

Also, are there any polyurethane anti roll bar bushes for the GPvR? I have been looking around and can't seem to find them.

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:48 pm

I recently bought polyurethane swat bar bushes from Bursons for $36 for front + back

Sahin · Post by **Sahin** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:08 pm

Get me some phil

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:15 pm

OK, come down and I will

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:04 pm

I'd be willing to wager a 50 It'd be the rear swaybar bushes as mentioned above

I re-greased all mine just before the bonfire.

As Phil says, they're easy to source in poly, just a simple D bracket bush. Part number SPF2004/18 (where 18 denotes the thickness of the swaybar in mm) 17mm for GR, 18mm for GPX, 20mm for vR.

Post by **Vectose** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:54 pm

Yeah, suspected that it was the sway bar bushes. Thanks Bennoz.

Thanks for the offer Phil but it would be easier if I ordered them locally.

Also, where would be the cheapest place to buy GPvR droplinks from? Cheapest I have found is £60 shipped ($90).

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:06 pm

vR rears are the same as most FTO's (Except GRs.)

Can get them for $50 delivered from Ebay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-REAR-SWAY- ... 27b4bc66d1

Also, I made a typo above, version R rear bushes are 20mm, not 21mm

Post by **Vectose** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:07 pm

Yup I know about the rears, was talking about the front.

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:16 pm

From memory they're the same as the 01-06 Pajeros.

If you get some measurements over to Autochassisking (same ebay guy who sells the fronts) he'll be able to match some up for you.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-Sway ... 071wt_1163

Post by **Vectose** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:19 pm

Cheers Bennoz, will throw a couple boags at you again next bonfire

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:32 pm

Nawh, I read that as 'bags' at first.
Thought we were gonna have a flour party

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:35 pm

I was wondering why I went to bed so early, I checked my esky & I'd only drunk 8 of my beers... but then I remembered, the Boags you gave me, then the red wine, then the cherry bourbon with Lawso

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:45 pm

Bennoz wrote:I was wondering why I went to bed so early, I checked my esky & I'd only drunk 8 of my beers... but then I remembered, the Boags you gave me, then the red wine, then the cherry bourbon with Lawso

Yeah man, you had a nice mellow going before you were dragged away.

Post by **Vectose** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:42 am

Also, while we are on the topic of bushes. Which other ones should I look at replacing (front and rear)?

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:54 am

Vectose wrote:Also, while we are on the topic of bushes.

There is a joke there but I'm not biting

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:41 am

If you're doing all the bushes, do the front control arm bushes (1 front of arm, 1 rear of arm) and the front swaybar bushes. All the info you need is on about page 3 or 4 of the suspension thread, stickied up top of the technical section.

Post by **Vectose** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:19 pm

Aright Bennoz, just a few more questions and I will leave you alone.

What alignment settings do you recommend/prefer? Camber, Castor, Toe.

Do you recommend offset front arm bushes or standard ones?

What was the maximum amount of negative Camber you can have on the Tein tops with standard shocks?

Post by **Bennoz** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:31 am

Alignment settings are a personal thing. For street use I'd just get it toe'd straight.

Yes, I prefer the 'anti lift' bushes on the front control arms, gives you approx 2-3 degrees positive castor & about half a degree neg camber.

The Tein tops will only get you about a degree more neg camber before the springs start hitting the underside of the turrets.

So, straight toe, + 2-3 deg castor, & -1.5 deg camber will give you a fairly sporty feel. You may also want to match the rears with -1.5 deg neg camber as well. They have factory camber adjustment.

Post by **Vectose** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:55 am

Just gave Bursons a call to get a price on the front offset lower control arm rear bushes and they quoted me $150. Whereas from Camskill they are only 54GBP ($82) excl. VAT. (Yes I do know about the additional shipping fees).

But what I would like to know is why Australian made parts are so much cheaper over there.

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:11 pm

I've found that Bursons have a nasty mark up. Unless you've got a trade account, they're expensive.

Why not try Fulcrum direct?

If it's still too dear, I can get you a set, I have access to a Superpro trade account.

FTO AUSTRALIA