Steeda Lowering Springs Creak

[Kryuenger]

Hey Everyone,

I started hearing creaking from the rear end. I assume its coming from the Steeda Lowering Springs, I already swapped out the rear sway bar, which didn't alieviate any of the creak. Any suggestions of what it could be? Thank you in advance.

 

[mwinn]

Have similar issue. Not real loud but notice it off and on. Sounds like a rubber squeak. I've had the Steedas on for a little more than 3 years. Big fan so this issue is not a big thing for me. Curious about the cause however.

 

[XGHOSTX]

Stock or steeda swaybar links?

 

[LopezST]

Have had similar issue. Thought it was coming from leaky rear strut, which I had replaced, but same squeak and creek returned. Is this normal for Steeda lowering springs? Annoying and disappointing if that's the case.

 

[Cajun Heat]

Hey Everyone,

I started hearing creaking from the rear end. I assume its coming from the Steeda Lowering Springs, I already swapped out the rear sway bar, which didn't alieviate any of the creak. Any suggestions of what it could be? Thank you in advance.

The spring itself shouldn't make a noise. If it is coming from the spring it is because it is rubbing on something. Can you elaborate on when you are hearing it? Low/normal/high speed? Going over speedbumps, in/out of driveway? Turning or going straight?

 

[Kryuenger]

Stock or steeda swaybar links?

Stock links

 

[Kryuenger]

The spring itself shouldn't make a noise. If it is coming from the spring it is because it is rubbing on something. Can you elaborate on when you are hearing it? Low/normal/high speed? Going over speedbumps, in/out of driveway? Turning or going straight?

Going over bumps, side to side motion, lower speeds

 

[WaferTech]

Hey Everyone,

I started hearing creaking from the rear end. I assume its coming from the Steeda Lowering Springs, I already swapped out the rear sway bar, which didn't alieviate any of the creak. Any suggestions of what it could be? Thank you in advance.

Have you tried Clocking your suspension bushings?

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...hose-bushings-after-lowering-your-s550.44129/

 

[mwinn]

Stock or steeda swaybar links?

In my case steeda bar set to medium with stock links

 

[XGHOSTX]

Stock links

Gotcha. I have had my bushings re greased as well as the end links as they are noisy as hell from steeda with minimal grease.

 

[Cajun Heat]

Gotcha. I have had my bushings re greased as well as the end links as they are noisy as hell from steeda with minimal grease.

The way I found my noise in the rear was getting on my back under the car and pushing up and letting it settle. It was the aftermarket springs from me rubbing the lower control arm on the side. Try this to see if you can hear it while under it.

 

[bmidd]

Coming up on 2 years this month on Steeda Springs, no squeaks. Steeda sway bar bushings made a lot of noise, the bar is wrapped with teflon tape now, no more noise from the bushings.

 

[Kryuenger]

I’ve greased the sway bar bushings, still creaks.

 

[TLars]

I have the same issue on the right rear spring. It's been about 2 months and 6,000 miles—the Steeda sway bar at the aggressive setting. The creaks occur over low-speed bumps in/out of the driveway.
I crawled under and had my son shake the vehicle, and you can feel the spring as it squeaks. (hard to describe that).

 

[FORZDA3]

I have the same issue on the right rear spring. It's been about 2 months and 6,000 miles—the Steeda sway bar at the aggressive setting. The creaks occur over low-speed bumps in/out of the driveway.
I crawled under and had my son shake the vehicle, and you can feel the spring as it squeaks. (hard to describe that).

Did you do all the work? In 60 years of modifying my own street and race cars(and motorcycles) I’ve never had squeaking from ANY aftermarket springs, swaybar bushings, etc. The noise is caused by the installer fucking up and not re-installing all the factory insulators and not correctly lubricating the moving parts.
Almost any goon with the tools can “swap” parts, yet there are very few that know how those parts function(fully) to perform their function.

 

[Kryuenger]

My issue was the vertical link. I replaced and it resolved the issue

 

[STJIM]

Did you do all the work? In 60 years of modifying my own street and race cars(and motorcycles) I’ve never had squeaking from ANY aftermarket springs, swaybar bushings, etc. The noise is caused by the installer fucking up and not re-installing all the factory insulators and not correctly lubricating the moving parts.
Almost any goon with the tools can “swap” parts, yet there are very few that know how those parts function(fully) to perform their function.

Do you mind me asking how old you are?

 

[TLars]

Wow...buddy just sharing in the thread.

I didnt do the work...I paid a shop to do it. I've been in touch and he said he would make it right. I'll be patient and wait for the appointment.

I don't build my own stuff as I know I dont have the knowledge or experience and will never pretend to. However, Im happy for your copetent skills in the mod realm.

 

[FORZDA3]

Do you mind me asking how old you are?

Yes, but not exactly. Im 70+

 

[STJIM]

Yes, but not exactly. Im 70+

Why so rough on a new member (TLars) I thought we were all here to help each other. Especially a fellow Veteran. I’m 72 and don’t mind telling my exact age. Thought that was reserved for the ladies. Let’s try to be nice to each other. Jim