Everytime I go over a speed bump or brake, I hear this creaking sound coming from the rear end. I made a list of all the things It could possibly be:

1. Shocks?
2. Coils (EMU 1.5 inch longer than stock)?
3. Brakes (highly doubtful)

What do you guys think? It sounds like a suspension problem. But I have no idea.

Todd

 

bushings? possibly something to do with the top and bottom plates of the springs

 

that might be it. If I try greasing the metal to metal area do you think that would ?

help?


Thanks,
Todd

 

It could but as far as I know it shouldn't be creaking to begin with so there's prob something else causing the spring to move...Maybe a 4 runner guy will chime in here. But ya I'd try it and while you're at it check all your rubber bushings.

 

check your u-joints and slip yolks on your drive shaft. make sure they gots grease. recently i was getting a squeeking noise back there. it sounded like tires squeeking on smooth cement.

 

I will cast a vote for rear end bushing...1st is sway bar second is the control arm

 

Thnx guys! Turns out it was the damn spare tire. The bastard is loose. Anyone know how to get those bad boys off? They look pretty tricky.

-Todd

 

kinda a pain. you gotta get the long rod witht he hook on the end from under the back seats. and then get the other "jack supplies" from in one of your back cubbies. then take the rod with the hook and insert it through the little elongated hole in your bumper.

hmmm i think your owners manual can explain it better than i can hahahahaha try lookin in there.