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Old Jun 30, 2025 | 04:47 AM
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Recently noticed a "creaking" noise from the driver's side rear area when going over bumps, speed ramps etc. could this be a case of dry/failed suspension bushes or something more sinister? Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2025 | 06:08 PM
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Years ago my friend had a similar sound from the rear and it turned out to be
the ball joint on one of the upper wishbones.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2025 | 12:12 PM
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grease leaked out of the bushings. rear lower, upper and the toe links all have fluid filled bushings that leak
 
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