Hey guys, newbie here-

I just bought my 03 Z and it's been speaking pretty loudly. It's definitely coming from the rear and it's getting pretty loud. It wasn't noticeable at all when I bought the car 3 weeks ago. I'm wondering if this is a common problem with an easy solution. I haven't been able to find anything on searches yet.

thanks

 

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No way to know if it's a common problem with an easy solution until you know what's wrong.

"Noise from rear suspension" covers a lot of ground. Can you be more descriptive and maybe tie it to a specific component.

Clunk or squeek? Shocks, springs, general suspension parts? All the time, just over bumps? Driving straight or turning? Accelerating or braking? How many miles on the car, any suspension parts been replaced (that you can tell/have records for)?

You get the idea...

 

Sway bar end-link bolts come loose on aftermarket sway's quite often.

Just a guess, and something that's easy to check.

Also check the lug nuts on the wheels.

 

It's usually just over bumps and slightly more noticeable when turning- originally I thought it was the springs- I think it has adjustable Tiens that the previous owner put in. But as it's gotten louder I'm wondering if it's a some bushings down there or something. The car only has about 50,000 miles, but it was just relocated to NY from Miami where it was driven for the first 49,xxx.

I'm pretty clueless when it comes to suspension- I've never spent any time working under a car.

 

What does it say?

 

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