Creaky rear suspension thoughts

abeardo83 · 07-15-2016, 09:26 AM

Afternoon all,

I replaced the rear shock mounts a while ago because the soft spongy bits were bu66ered with Febi Bilstein and Monroe parts.

All of a sudden, the rear shocks have started making creaking / moaning noises when going over bumps / potholes.

Do we think that there will be some issue with them, the shocks or bushes? I've had a glance at them replacement bits, and they seem fine... just unsure as to what else it could be. Is this fairly common?

russjonesr · 07-15-2016, 11:01 AM

I had the same earlier this year...it was the rubber cups the springs sit on...my mechanic used some silicone grease...

abeardo83 · 07-15-2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by russjonesr

I had the same earlier this year...it was the rubber cups the springs sit on...my mechanic used some silicone grease...

OK thanks... how do I get to the cups to grease them? I don't have a spring compressor to remove them.

RajB · 07-15-2016, 12:52 PM

I'd just say spray them while in situ. Just need to coat em tbf.

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abeardo83 Captain 97 Rep 808 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Creaky rear suspension thoughts Afternoon all, I replaced the rear shock mounts a while ago because the soft spongy bits were bu66ered with Febi Bilstein and Monroe parts. All of a sudden, the rear shocks have started making creaking / moaning noises when going over bumps / potholes. Do we think that there will be some issue with them, the shocks or bushes? I've had a glance at them replacement bits, and they seem fine... just unsure as to what else it could be. Is this fairly common?
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russjonesr First Lieutenant 26 Rep 308 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shrewsbury iTrader: (0)	I had the same earlier this year...it was the rubber cups the springs sit on...my mechanic used some silicone grease... __________________ Jb4 with Trebila BEF,vargas stage 2+ turbos, vrsf dp's, vrsf cp with tial bov, vrfs 7" fmic, EOS PI with BMS PI controller, RB Inlets and Outlets, bms meth kit, BMS DCI, miltek cat back, bms occ,3.5 tmap, ngk 5992 plugs, HSD coilovers, M3 rear subframe, diff, drive shafts , suspension and brakes.
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RajB Brigadier General 450 Rep 3,305 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	I'd just say spray them while in situ. Just need to coat em tbf. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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