what’s this noise

[serene badger]

front lest (driver side)

[obsidian knoll]

It’s happening over bumps so it could be suspension related. You won’t know until you lift the car and start inspecting and put your hands on things.

[formal umbra]

^^^^^^ get the car in the air and look for play in suspension. +1

[glass ridge]

Ya I replaced just strut bushing on the right side. Wonder if his left one has now exploded.

Can a suspension too stiff cause strut mount bushings to explode @formal umbra @obsidian knoll

The bushing had completely sheared itself apart, so idk if the other side could have gone now. Do they go often at around 200,000kms?

[obsidian knoll]

Dude it would have to be under extremely rough conditions like the car was on a track. But even then, those bushings do give a lot so for them to explode, I’m saying doubtful

[obsidian knoll]

It could have sheared it self for sure though.

I’m currently putting my rear struts back on so give me a few mins and I’ll take pictures of my mounts at 143k

There not as exposed as some other cars but the bushings are fine

Forgot your Canadian. 143k miles is what I’m referring to lol

[glass ridge]

Ya, idk even how the right side ones got so badly damaged. I will have to show you a photo if I have one. The bushing had completely ripped itself apart. But ya idk what else it could be. I am gonna go by his place later in the day and see what it could be.

This was the video when his right side bushing completely exploded

Do you think it sounds similar @obsidian knoll?

Not really ig

Idk what it could be

[obsidian knoll]

That’s a terrible sound lmao

It could be strut mounts for sure. This is a test I do. With a bushing that is in question, soak it with WD40. If the sound goes away. That’s your bushing lol

[glass ridge]

Just went for a ride with him. It is 100% something with the suspension. Sounds more like an organic rubbery sound with a bit of a squeak. I am gonna have to take a look at it underneath next weekend cause it is fucking cold as shit. Would a change in temperature cause struts to squeak? Dropped like -20 over a day or two?

Just glad it wasn’t the brakes or something cause I just did his front brakes for him that day and then after a test drive he went on his way and at 1 in the morning I got that video and I was like 💀

[obsidian knoll]

I would assume the temperature change would make a difference,especially if it’s that cold. So I don’t blame you.