Why is my rear suspension making noise?
If you hear a clunk when the suspension works over bumps, you may have excessive clearance in a joint due to wear. It might be as simple as a loose nut on the strut, or something more subtle such as a shrunken, dried-out rubber bushing.
How do you know if your rear coil springs are bad?
Warning Signs of Worn Springs
- Worn, smashed or missing jounce bumpers.
- Marks on the suspension stop where jounce bumper impacts.
- Excessive tire wear.
- Compromised handling or ride quality.
- Rust or corrosion on the springs.
- Inconsistent spring ramp angles or kinks.
- Excessive sagging, leaning or swaying (especially when loaded)
Can you lubricate coil springs?
If the coil springs are making noise, you can lube them with grease where they sit at the top and bottom. Use spray-on grease from an aerosol-type dispenser.
Why does my car make a crunching noise when I go over bumps?
Suspension components are typically made out of metal and need to pivot so that the vehicle can go over bumps. The pivot point, or bushing, is typically made out of rubber and can dry out, crack, or tear over time. Once this happens, there will be a crunching noise when the suspension component articulates.
Can I still drive my car with a broken rear coil spring?
No. It is not recommended. A damaged or collapsed spring can cause sagging and noise and affect alignment angles. While you can still drive, the ride will be rough and the car will be difficult to control in an emergency.
How much does it cost to replace rear springs?
The actual price will vary depending on your vehicle, location, type of spring replaced and whether you need additional services. Labor costs typically range between $133 and $168, while you may spend $217 to $254 for the parts.
Can I drive with a broken rear coil spring?
Is a broken coil spring an MOT failure?
The coil spring should be rejected if it is cracked, fractured, or corroded such that the cross sectional area is reduced and the spring seriously weakened. If the spring mounting is cracked, fractured, loose, or seriously weakened by damage or corrosion, it should be rejected.
Why does my car make a spring noise when I turn?
Hi there – the noise you describe while turning the steering wheel is due to a worn strut bearing plate, or one that needs some grease (replacement still required). These bearings do take the load of the vehicle through the springs as you suspect when steering the vehicle.
Why does my car make a loud noise when I go over bumps?
A front end clunking noise going over bumps is most often caused by damaged control arms or suspension struts. Often, this kind of damage happens if you use your vehicle for off-roading adventures—or there are a lot of potholes on your daily commute.
What are the symptoms of bad coil springs on a car?
In addition to the shaking that you will experience from bad coil springs, there will be an annoying clunking or rattling noise coming from the suspension system too. This rattling noise will increase in volume as you accelerate the vehicle more and drive over rough roads.
Do coil springs and shocks make noise?
A healthy set of coil springs and shocks are unlikely to generate much noise, if any at all. If your truck has become gradually noisier over time, it could be an indicator that the springs and shocks are due to be replaced.
How do coil springs affect a truck’s suspension?
When coil springs deteriorate and ultimately weaken a truck’s suspension system, the brunt of excess weight is generally felt by the rear tires. As the problem accelerates, the tires are liable to wear and strip long before you would otherwise be due for a tire change.
Can coil springs be replaced in a car?
Even when your vehicle is lifted off the ground, coil springs are under a tremendous amount of force, which means they have a dangerous amount of potential energy stored. The larger your vehicle, the stronger the springs have to be. Many springs can only be replaced by using a spring compressor.