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YarisSedan · 11-05-2008, 12:05 AM

So I have trd springs and swaybar. I get this creaking sound every time i press the gas from a stop position sounds kinda like the springs are creaking. its very loud and annoying. I know there are no real bushings or anything else in the back that could be doing it. When i go up my driveway you hear this long creeeek. It has been getting extremly annoying. And sometimes does it over bumps.

Anyone else ever have this happen to them. It used to do this very very occasionally only going up my driveway months ago. But now its all the time an dmuch much worse.

I know what everyone is going to say its probally loose bolt or something. I went underneight and checked everything that i could tell.

dacourier · 11-05-2008, 12:29 AM

Well do the obvious if your creaking noise is getting louder and nothing is loose start looking for signs of rubbing on and near the bar and the springs. Also I would take some wd40 and spray one spot at a time where you think the sound my be coming from. It will get messy but nothing you can't clean. Then drive in and out of your driveway and see if the sound stops or persists. Also see if you could be outside of the car while doing so it might help you pin point where the sound is coming from. G/L

Phaeton · 11-05-2008, 08:42 AM

Just an idea.
Do your springs have the little black plastic wrap around the coils to keep them from rubbing against each other?

mojoyaris · 11-05-2008, 11:12 AM

Have you figured out the problem yet?

YarisSedan · 11-05-2008, 05:02 PM

Yeah my springs dont have that plastic wrap. I was thinking that was the problem cause the coils at the top are so tightly wound they can rub againstn each other. I sprayed the coils down with wd 40 and took it for a spin and no noise. Anyone know where i can order that plastic wrap?

Should it have come with the trd springs in the box?

mojoyaris · 11-05-2008, 09:01 PM

Some springs don't have em.

YarisSedan · 11-05-2008, 09:52 PM

I am thinking of getting some lithium grease in a aresol can and just spray it all over the area of the springs. I dont know how long the wd 40 is going to last. That way i get a more permanent fix withou thaving to take the springs out

Phaeton · 11-05-2008, 11:31 PM

The tanabe springs come with them, but I think Trd's don't.
Maybe you could just order the wraps from tanabe, they would probably fit.

11-05-2008, 12:05 AM	#1
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Groaning, creaking, from the rear end after taking off from stop and sometimes turnin So I have trd springs and swaybar. I get this creaking sound every time i press the gas from a stop position sounds kinda like the springs are creaking. its very loud and annoying. I know there are no real bushings or anything else in the back that could be doing it. When i go up my driveway you hear this long creeeek. It has been getting extremly annoying. And sometimes does it over bumps. Anyone else ever have this happen to them. It used to do this very very occasionally only going up my driveway months ago. But now its all the time an dmuch much worse. I know what everyone is going to say its probally loose bolt or something. I went underneight and checked everything that i could tell. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

11-05-2008, 12:29 AM	#2
dacourier View User's Garage Drives: Black Sand Lift Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 52	Well do the obvious if your creaking noise is getting louder and nothing is loose start looking for signs of rubbing on and near the bar and the springs. Also I would take some wd40 and spray one spot at a time where you think the sound my be coming from. It will get messy but nothing you can't clean. Then drive in and out of your driveway and see if the sound stops or persists. Also see if you could be outside of the car while doing so it might help you pin point where the sound is coming from. G/L __________________ Clinging to my guns and religion down here in the south. Come and take them!

11-05-2008, 11:12 AM	#4
mojoyaris Ecurie Snoopy Lives View User's Garage Drives: Jojo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 447	Have you figured out the problem yet? __________________ Sponsors and Organizations: Toyota Rally Canada Yokohama Tire Canada Western Canada Rally Association Ecurie (Team) Snoopy Canada, racing since 1966

11-05-2008, 05:02 PM	#5
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Yeah my springs dont have that plastic wrap. I was thinking that was the problem cause the coils at the top are so tightly wound they can rub againstn each other. I sprayed the coils down with wd 40 and took it for a spin and no noise. Anyone know where i can order that plastic wrap? Should it have come with the trd springs in the box? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

11-05-2008, 09:01 PM	#6
mojoyaris Ecurie Snoopy Lives View User's Garage Drives: Jojo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 447	Some springs don't have em. __________________ Sponsors and Organizations: Toyota Rally Canada Yokohama Tire Canada Western Canada Rally Association Ecurie (Team) Snoopy Canada, racing since 1966

11-05-2008, 08:42 AM	#3
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	Just an idea. Do your springs have the little black plastic wrap around the coils to keep them from rubbing against each other?

11-05-2008, 09:52 PM	#7
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I am thinking of getting some lithium grease in a aresol can and just spray it all over the area of the springs. I dont know how long the wd 40 is going to last. That way i get a more permanent fix withou thaving to take the springs out __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

11-05-2008, 11:31 PM	#8
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	The tanabe springs come with them, but I think Trd's don't. Maybe you could just order the wraps from tanabe, they would probably fit.