Odd Noises Coming From My Car...

ArmchairDeity · September 28th, 2006, 06:54 PM

I'm getting a few strange suspension noises these days and I wondered if anyone had any idea what they might be:

1) tap-tap from the front, like someone hitting 2 metal blocks together. This one usually occurs while turning, especially if I'm hitting any bumps.

2) Barking-like sound from the rear of the car. This one occurs mostly when turning, especially if it's been raining... I already removed the dog from the trunk (kidding). It sounds like a seal (the aquatic mammal kind) making it's barking noise. Also happens in reverse... someone told me the limited slip might be squawking, but I didn't think the car HAD limited slip, so I'll need to check the axle and rear-end codes to find out.

3) Rattle at certain RPMs, but only under load... sounds like it's coming from the mid-rear passenger side. I'm thinking it's a heat shield for the exhaust, but it also changes patterns sometimes and sounds like it might be bumping into the driveshaft or something.

Since the car's been lowered and I live in an apartment building it's very hard to get under the car to actually look at anything... I may take it into the tire shop or something to have it looked at, but none of these noises seem to be affecting the drivability of the car.

Any input?

WVSNS& · September 28th, 2006, 06:59 PM

Just went through this myself...

1- sway bar bushings.

2- exhaust in the cat back area.

3- exhaust.

just a thought.

john

5-0stank · September 28th, 2006, 10:57 PM

you should definitely have the ford posi (trac-lok) in your car and the barking like sound when turning could be your tire rubbing inner fender (what size tires? how much lowered?) or spring isolators maybe ????

FaStStAnG5-0 · October 2nd, 2006, 09:07 AM

the front clunking noise kinda would worry me.. might wanna get your ball joints checked out at a local mechanic...

ChrisJ · October 2nd, 2006, 09:46 AM

1) Sounds like tie rod or a ball joint

2) Sounds like it could be alot of things...But Im leaning towards exhaust hanger broke

3) Reinstates me thinking that you have a broken exhaust hanger...

FaStStAnG5-0 · October 2nd, 2006, 03:06 PM

i never even thought about the exhaust hangers... that could definately be part of the problem right there...

stang fanatic · October 14th, 2006, 01:55 AM

trac-loks have clutches in them and will give and can cauz one axle to slip!

September 28th, 2006, 06:54 PM	#1
ArmchairDeity Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	Odd Noises Coming From My Car... I'm getting a few strange suspension noises these days and I wondered if anyone had any idea what they might be: 1) tap-tap from the front, like someone hitting 2 metal blocks together. This one usually occurs while turning, especially if I'm hitting any bumps. 2) Barking-like sound from the rear of the car. This one occurs mostly when turning, especially if it's been raining... I already removed the dog from the trunk (kidding). It sounds like a seal (the aquatic mammal kind) making it's barking noise. Also happens in reverse... someone told me the limited slip might be squawking, but I didn't think the car HAD limited slip, so I'll need to check the axle and rear-end codes to find out. 3) Rattle at certain RPMs, but only under load... sounds like it's coming from the mid-rear passenger side. I'm thinking it's a heat shield for the exhaust, but it also changes patterns sometimes and sounds like it might be bumping into the driveshaft or something. Since the car's been lowered and I live in an apartment building it's very hard to get under the car to actually look at anything... I may take it into the tire shop or something to have it looked at, but none of these noises seem to be affecting the drivability of the car. Any input?

September 28th, 2006, 06:59 PM	#2
WVSNS& Regular 2001 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: va beach Posts: 214 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just went through this myself... 1- sway bar bushings. 2- exhaust in the cat back area. 3- exhaust. just a thought. john __________________ 01 Cobra Jlt Cai,BBk Lt's/cut- outs,mids/cats,magnaflows. Twin 65tb.

September 28th, 2006, 10:57 PM	#3
5-0stank Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: emmaus, pa Posts: 508 iTrader: 0 reviews	you should definitely have the ford posi (trac-lok) in your car and the barking like sound when turning could be your tire rubbing inner fender (what size tires? how much lowered?) or spring isolators maybe ???? __________________ 1995 GT::Sold! Looking for another stang...

October 2nd, 2006, 09:07 AM	#4
FaStStAnG5-0 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,222 iTrader: 0 reviews	the front clunking noise kinda would worry me.. might wanna get your ball joints checked out at a local mechanic... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461223 1994 GT: MSD 6AL, BBK O/R H-Pipe, Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers, 3:73 rear, Hurst Short Shifter, MAC cold air intake & much more coming soon!

October 2nd, 2006, 09:46 AM	#5
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,744 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	1) Sounds like tie rod or a ball joint 2) Sounds like it could be alot of things...But Im leaning towards exhaust hanger broke 3) Reinstates me thinking that you have a broken exhaust hanger... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 2nd, 2006, 03:06 PM	#6
FaStStAnG5-0 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,222 iTrader: 0 reviews	i never even thought about the exhaust hangers... that could definately be part of the problem right there... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461223 1994 GT: MSD 6AL, BBK O/R H-Pipe, Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers, 3:73 rear, Hurst Short Shifter, MAC cold air intake & much more coming soon!

October 14th, 2006, 01:55 AM	#7
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 855 iTrader: 0 reviews	trac-loks have clutches in them and will give and can cauz one axle to slip! __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

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