Menu toggle

rear suspension problem

N

neilcoker

New member
Hi I went to the ace cafe last night and found my cars rear end moving side to side quite alarmingly and it got progressivly worse on way home, then when reversing round corner onto drive got a very loud ginding noise coming from nearside rear any ideas ????
 
Loose wheels nuts, nearside rear? Sometimes it's more obvious than you'd think - but get it checked out[&:]
 
Thank you pse just spent half hour on a ramp only to find all new drop links have been fitted new bushes recently could only see toe really out nearside.. didnt even think to cheack nuts will head back down the garage cheers fingers crossed
 
If the toe is really out then something has come loose, maybe the eccentric screw on the top link. Do you have standard dampers fitted or after market?

Ian.
 
Worn out track control arm, both sides at rear? And they may look ok from underneath, but you'd need to try and wobble the wheel about perpendicularly to the axle while wheel suspended off the grouond, to test for that.

In bad case could result in symptoms you mention.
 
thanks guys car fitted with standard dampers will look it to concentrick (however you spell it ) screw all track rods have been replaced some time ago. ive booked it into harvey motorsports to let them deal with im scared i might make matters worse. many thanks for all the tips cheers guys
 
Are you sure its not the rear PU supports rusted away and allowing the back body work to sway?

I think if the rear suspension was moving it would throw you in the kerb
 
Grad the bottom of the leading edge of the pu behind the rear tyre, if it moves freely, your pu supports are shot.
Two supports either side,common problem them rusting away
 
You said you put the car on a ramp ? Was it a drive on ramp or a two post lift, ie so the wheels hang free, so you could have a good pull about without weight on the suspension
 
it was on A drive on ramp wit a pump jack on it which allowed us to lift the wheels into air so yes we did have a good pull and poke at all suspension componants cheers
To staurt I will double check tyre pressures (god i hope its that)
 
As well as tyre pressure, its worth checking to make sure you haven't got a buckled rim or a bulge on the tread area of the tyre.
With the state of our roads its not hard to damage a rim or a tyre
 
It's not the rear bumper supports - they wouldn't make the car drive strangely, unless the whole bumper was dragging along the ground[:-]!
 

ORIGINAL: pse_SC

It's not the rear bumper supports - they wouldn't make the car drive strangely, unless the whole bumper was dragging along the ground[:-]!
Click to expand...

I suspect the person who suggested that was more thinking alone the lines of the op looking in the mirror and seeing the rear pu flapping about,giving the illusion the back of the car was moving around
 
Exactly my point. If it was flapping about to be that visible, then the bumper would be virtually falling off[:)]
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top