Trailing Arms Bad?

FLA VETTE said: . . . I've replaced most of the rubber bushings on the car with poly during the last year. Recently I've developed a new squeek somewhere in the rear and I now have a composite rear spring so I know it can't be that.

Is the "squeak" constant or intermittent? At high speed, low speed or all ranges? On flat road surface or only when you hit a bump? Will it make that sound in reverse or only driving forward?

First thought: when you replaced the rear spring did you also replace the rear shocks? I've seen a few posts and replys here about "matched" shocks for composite springs (not sure if authors were referring to this type of problem or not). Anybody out there?

A little more info on the "squeak" would be helpful, please.

John

Phil, thanks for the offer on rebuild. The new squeek has just started so I haven't narrowed it down yet. Hopefully it is not TArms $$$.

The squeek is in the rear and seems to be related to bumps. I can hear a slight squeek when I push up and down on the right rear while parked. While driving it is very noticable on every bump and especially if I take a bump or a dip on an angle that adds a little body twist. Squeek, squeek.
The shocks are KYB Gas Adjust and are 1.5 years old, the rear spring is composite and new.

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Don't forget to check the body mounts. They can make a lot of noise. It may not be in the rear suspension.