My springs still creak after 2 1/2 months! - Toyota Yaris Forums

CtrlAltDefeat · 05-03-2009, 06:40 AM

I installed my DFs in the middle of February and noticed the back springs (maybe just the driver side, I can't tell for sure) creaked when I got out of my car. Well I figured they were just settling, and the creaking would go away but it never did. When researching my rear sway bar install I realized that there wasn't torque specs on the shock bolts on the springs DIY and I just tightened them without much thought. I figured maybe I tightened them too tight and it was that joint creaking. Well when I installed my sway bar, I torqued the nuts to the correct spec, but it's still creaking a week or so later. I hate it, it sounds like some old POS. Any one know why it's still creaking or what I can do about it?

ruimond · 05-03-2009, 09:41 AM

My Pedders springs creak abit when i get in and out of the car. Im not even heavy, lol. Must be pretty normal. I've had them on the car for about a year or so.

Shroomster · 05-03-2009, 11:02 AM

You sure it's not your bushings? they are now at a different angle than stock and will 'travel' more.....I usually just spray mine with silicone spray (NOT PB BLASTER) and it kills the noise for a month or two....

CtrlAltDefeat · 05-03-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Shroomster

You sure it's not your bushings? they are now at a different angle than stock and will 'travel' more.....I usually just spray mine with silicone spray (NOT PB BLASTER) and it kills the noise for a month or two....

errr bushings? no I'm not sure... That's the inserts in the ends of the shocks that the bolts go through right? The cars only 9 moths old, why would the bushings creak?

PHXDEMON · 05-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Like previously stated spray silicone lubricant on various spots in the rear suspension until it stops. could just be something with a little bit of surface rust.

IllusionX · 05-03-2009, 06:42 PM

btw, when you remove a bolt from the car. lub it. If you removed it once, chances you will do it a 2nd time. so you really don't want it to seized up.

05-03-2009, 06:40 AM	#1
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	My springs still creak after 2 1/2 months! I installed my DFs in the middle of February and noticed the back springs (maybe just the driver side, I can't tell for sure) creaked when I got out of my car. Well I figured they were just settling, and the creaking would go away but it never did. When researching my rear sway bar install I realized that there wasn't torque specs on the shock bolts on the springs DIY and I just tightened them without much thought. I figured maybe I tightened them too tight and it was that joint creaking. Well when I installed my sway bar, I torqued the nuts to the correct spec, but it's still creaking a week or so later. I hate it, it sounds like some old POS. Any one know why it's still creaking or what I can do about it? __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

05-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#2
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	My Pedders springs creak abit when i get in and out of the car. Im not even heavy, lol. Must be pretty normal. I've had them on the car for about a year or so. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

05-03-2009, 11:02 AM	#3
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	You sure it's not your bushings? they are now at a different angle than stock and will 'travel' more.....I usually just spray mine with silicone spray (NOT PB BLASTER) and it kills the noise for a month or two.... __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

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PHXDEMON View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 885	Like previously stated spray silicone lubricant on various spots in the rear suspension until it stops. could just be something with a little bit of surface rust.

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IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	btw, when you remove a bolt from the car. lub it. If you removed it once, chances you will do it a 2nd time. so you really don't want it to seized up.