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Rear suspension noise - are you affected?
- Thread starter DW58
- Start date
Morphine
Ready to race!
- Location
- Lower Slobbovia
I just installed a set of Bilstein B14’s coilovers and experienced noise from the rear, which sounded to me like what you are describing.
After checking my install on the rear two times and was convinced it was installed correctly, I decided to disconnect the sway bar and voila the noise was gone.
After thinking about it a while…and drinking some wine to elevate my brain-waves, I then put on my tin foil hat so my ideas would not get stolen.
I have a neuspeed sway bar and neuspeed sway bar end-links installed. The upgraded links allow the (link) base to move freely in all directions. The stock link only allows the bottom connection to move in a semi-circular arc within the control arm…with only the top (part that attaches to the bar) pivoting freely (In a cone shape).
Anyhow….it turns out that the coilover kit changed the suspension geometry enough that the link would bump against the control arm (It sits inside it) and make a real racket.
I simply reinstalled the stock links and all my rear noise was gone.
This obviously only applies to people with aftermarket links…but it may be worth your while to disconnect the sway bar and tie it up just to find out…it is a 5 minute job.
Regards.
theinternot1
New member
- Location
- Here and there
Nice.
I have the same rear sway setup and have noticed this knocking noise since day one of the install.
Been under the damn car more times trying to figure it out. My next step tomorrow was to throw on the plastic end links.
However, I have noticed a distinctly different creaking sound that has gotten progressively louder over the last couple of weeks. I had the wheels off last weekend and noticed some wet patches on the driver rear strut when it was fully extended. So, I am assuming my strut is shot as well.
I have the same rear sway setup and have noticed this knocking noise since day one of the install.
Been under the damn car more times trying to figure it out. My next step tomorrow was to throw on the plastic end links.
However, I have noticed a distinctly different creaking sound that has gotten progressively louder over the last couple of weeks. I had the wheels off last weekend and noticed some wet patches on the driver rear strut when it was fully extended. So, I am assuming my strut is shot as well.
fuelboss
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- United Kingdom & Portugal
- Car(s)
- GTI MK7.5 DSG
Bilstein B6 rear shocks did it for me
Many of you will have read my story with the shock absorber noise but I can tell you that after a few thousand miles on the Bilstein B6 rear shocks I have no more rattles or the "rolling log" issue.
Many of you will have read my story with the shock absorber noise but I can tell you that after a few thousand miles on the Bilstein B6 rear shocks I have no more rattles or the "rolling log" issue.
Rod Paine
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Western Loudoun Co., VA
Fuelboss and I have exchanged a number of emails with each other about his rear shocks noise and my experience with Bilstein B6 shocks on our own four different VW Golfs since 2002, including our new 2015 Golf S TDI, which we put Bilstein B6 shocks on the very first week, because the stock shocks were very poor performing on any aggressive or poor condition roads.
Additionally, I have recommended the B6 to several other 2015 GTI owners since my earlier discussions with fuelboss and they have also installed B6 shocks, which corrected not only the racket, but improved the overal suspension performance. I would suggest you discuss this option with your dealer.
-Rod
VWGolfTSi
New member
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
Replaced my rear shocks with B6 3K km ago and it's been quiet since then but lately I been hearing some rattle at the back once in a while. Not sure if it is a suspension related noise or it's the rear seat backrest that makes the sound. Anyone have this issue?
2015 GTI suspension noise
After four months use, the suspension makes cranking sounds when go over bumps or rough roads.
After taking it back to the dealer, the mechanic drove the car and said it is not faulty , just the smaller car noise?!??!
After extensive research, it seems the shocks are faulty but VW would not admit and replace.
One solution reported was to replace the shocks with Bilstein B4 and the noise went away.
After four months use, the suspension makes cranking sounds when go over bumps or rough roads.
After taking it back to the dealer, the mechanic drove the car and said it is not faulty , just the smaller car noise?!??!
After extensive research, it seems the shocks are faulty but VW would not admit and replace.
One solution reported was to replace the shocks with Bilstein B4 and the noise went away.
Noisy suspension
After four months use, the suspension makes cranking sounds when go over bumps or rough roads.
After taking it back to the dealer, the mechanic drove the car and said it is not faulty , just the smaller car noise?!??!
After extensive research, it seems the shocks are faulty but VW would not admit and replace.
One solution reported was to replace the shocks with Bilstein B4 and the noise went away.
After four months use, the suspension makes cranking sounds when go over bumps or rough roads.
After taking it back to the dealer, the mechanic drove the car and said it is not faulty , just the smaller car noise?!??!
After extensive research, it seems the shocks are faulty but VW would not admit and replace.
One solution reported was to replace the shocks with Bilstein B4 and the noise went away.
Im getting this! I thought it was just me.. or that maybe I had lost a rear wheel weight.. I was going to get them checked as I thought lately the car seems to "shake" a fair bit on smooth motorways.