Noisey Rear Shocks

Indigo124 · Post by **Indigo124** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:38 pm

Ive had my 79 spider for about 3 years. about a year ago the rear suspension started to creak every time the car rocks forward or backward, even when i sit in the car. could it be that my shock towers need rewelding? thoughts? thanks.

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:43 pm

I had what sounds like a similar problem w/my '77, especially
in the front. I replaced all four shocks (Koni-Yellows) and she is a nice
and a quiet now.
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So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:16 pm

could be the shocks, but it also could be the bushings in the rear axle links. Some of the links have replaceable bushings, others requre replacement of the link

Indigo124 · Post by **Indigo124** » Fri May 12, 2006 11:14 am

i will try new shocks... what do you guys recommend for a guy on a budget.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Fri May 12, 2006 2:11 pm

I like KYB for street shocks, but if you're on a budget wouldn't it make sense to determine the problem before you start throwing money at it?

fiater · Post by **fiater** » Fri May 12, 2006 8:44 pm

I'm also on a budget, so I put Gabriel shocks on my '76 and they're alot better than what I took off! It's been a few yrs. so I don't remember the price, but apx. $30 ea. rings a bell. As usual Mark has a good point. How do your shocks look? Are any of them leaking oil? Are they rusty and filthy? If you push down and let up on the fender 3 or 4 times and then let go, does the car keep bouncing, or does it stop right away? Does the rear end feel loose while driving? ( there are other reasons for a loose rear end, but shocks are one of them) If you're still unsure, I'd take the car to a shop for a second opinion.
I plan on keeping My car for a long time, so I went thru. the suspension one step at a time ( as my budget would allow) and every step made a difference. good luck

84pininfarinablack · Post by **84pininfarinablack** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:27 pm

He seems to be trying to fix noisy squeaky back end.. probably shocks right. ? Could it be anything else ?
Shocks would be my guess..

azygoustoyou · Post by **azygoustoyou** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:10 am

I have a good set of KYB's on my parts car. Pm me if your interested. $40 + shipping

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:04 am

kyb's are a good general use choice. i'm putting those back on when my restore process gets to that point. had the last set for 15 years.

azygoustoyou · Post by **azygoustoyou** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:37 pm

What's wrong with INdigo124's name ? You can't click on it to PM

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