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JohnZ · 06-12-2012, 03:18 AM

Hey guys, a while ago I had BMR rear cradle bushing inserts installed at a local autoplace. Ever since then, the rear of my car has been making noise. I don't know what it could be. I even went back and they re-greased the tops of the bushings and there is still noise.

I can hear it a lot at low speeds and when I am turning or going over dips at low speeds. Sounds like something is always shifting, not sure. FYI, when they installed it, they completely unbolted the rear cradle from the car. Also, when doing this they disconnected the shocks from the trailing arms so they could lower the cradle out.

I could use all the help I can get, the noise is starting to really get on my nerves. At first I didn't mind because even with the noise, the difference in handling was amazaing.

Camaro_hx · 06-12-2012, 03:46 AM

It's not a concern with the bushing of the control-arms as it occurs while driving. Check the tightening torques are all set as per spec; sounds like a loose component as it occured after the install.

P.s: what type of noise is it? squeeking? whining? creaking?

JohnZ · 06-12-2012, 04:01 AM

I would say creaking

BMR Sales · 06-12-2012, 10:10 AM

I would just get back under the car and go over everything closely. It is super unusual for those bushings to make noise even if they weren't greased. A creaking noise can go back to poly-urethane bushings that aren't greased well but I don't think that is your issue at all.

JohnZ · 06-12-2012, 04:11 PM

Thanks, I will check it out again. might to another shop and ask them to just retighten all the bolts back there. lol

Camaro_hx · 06-13-2012, 03:48 AM

..and keep us updated my friend

BMR Sales · 06-13-2012, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnZ

Thanks, I will check it out again. might to another shop and ask them to just retighten all the bolts back there. lol

Let us know what you come up with and if there is anything I can do to help out let me know.

Thanks,
Kyle

JusticePete · 06-13-2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnZ

Hey guys, a while ago I had BMR rear cradle bushing inserts installed at a local autoplace. Ever since then, the rear of my car has been making noise. I don't know what it could be. I even went back and they re-greased the tops of the bushings and there is still noise.

I can hear it a lot at low speeds and when I am turning or going over dips at low speeds. Sounds like something is always shifting, not sure. FYI, when they installed it, they completely unbolted the rear cradle from the car. Also, when doing this they disconnected the shocks from the trailing arms so they could lower the cradle out.

I could use all the help I can get, the noise is starting to really get on my nerves. At first I didn't mind because even with the noise, the difference in handling was amazaing.

Since the installing shop has double checked the bolts that hold the sub-frame in place I doubt those four bolts are loose. I see in your sig you have aftermarket sway bars. That is where I would look. Lube the rear bar and I'll bet your squeak goes away.

JohnZ · 06-13-2012, 05:59 PM

Thanks Justice Pete, I will lube the rear bat again and see if that works and take it from there. I will update later this week when I do that.

Also, on the original install they also disconnected the the shocks from the rear trailing arms(?)

06-12-2012, 03:18 AM	#1
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Suspension Noise Help! Hey guys, a while ago I had BMR rear cradle bushing inserts installed at a local autoplace. Ever since then, the rear of my car has been making noise. I don't know what it could be. I even went back and they re-greased the tops of the bushings and there is still noise. I can hear it a lot at low speeds and when I am turning or going over dips at low speeds. Sounds like something is always shifting, not sure. FYI, when they installed it, they completely unbolted the rear cradle from the car. Also, when doing this they disconnected the shocks from the trailing arms so they could lower the cradle out. I could use all the help I can get, the noise is starting to really get on my nerves. At first I didn't mind because even with the noise, the difference in handling was amazaing. __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

06-12-2012, 04:01 AM	#3
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	I would say creaking __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

06-12-2012, 04:11 PM	#5
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Thanks, I will check it out again. might to another shop and ask them to just retighten all the bolts back there. lol __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

06-13-2012, 05:59 PM	#9
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Thanks Justice Pete, I will lube the rear bat again and see if that works and take it from there. I will update later this week when I do that. Also, on the original install they also disconnected the the shocks from the rear trailing arms(?) __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

06-12-2012, 03:46 AM	#2
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	It's not a concern with the bushing of the control-arms as it occurs while driving. Check the tightening torques are all set as per spec; sounds like a loose component as it occured after the install. P.s: what type of noise is it? squeeking? whining? creaking?

06-12-2012, 10:10 AM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I would just get back under the car and go over everything closely. It is super unusual for those bushings to make noise even if they weren't greased. A creaking noise can go back to poly-urethane bushings that aren't greased well but I don't think that is your issue at all.

06-13-2012, 03:48 AM	#6
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	..and keep us updated my friend