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Old 06-21-2011, 12:45 PM
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I get this weird cracking type sound when launching the car. It sounds like it's coming from the rear wheels...not hard launching, even soft normal driving launching, I get a very light crack..crack..crack, like the sound of breaking small twigs. It's always done it....maybe it's the rear suspension settling from the lateral weight distribution? Anyone get this? It really doesn't seem to be a major issue, i'm just always listening for odd sounds...

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Old 06-21-2011, 12:49 PM
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could be the axle clicking issue or rear end links going.....

My car makes all kinds of sounds, love em all
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could be the axle clicking issue or rear end links going.....

My car makes all kinds of sounds, love em all
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Originally Posted by JERZ350
I get this weird cracking type sound when launching the car. It sounds like it's coming from the rear wheels...not hard launching, even soft normal driving launching, I get a very light crack..crack..crack, like the sound of breaking small twigs. It's always done it....maybe it's the rear suspension settling from the lateral weight distribution? Anyone get this? It really doesn't seem to be a major issue, i'm just always listening for odd sounds...

Stock suspension, 18" anniversary wheels


I have what i can only imagine is the same sounds
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Originally Posted by streettechz32
I have what i can only imagine is the same sounds
It does indeed seem to be the previously mentioned rear axles clicking, both sides. Looks like the fix is to just remove the axle nut and the axle and grease them at the ends. Found some threads on it, i got search
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