gambit 2 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 Hi guys, 520d 11 plate 66k miles. OSR suspension making constant creaking noise during drive. Used to be intermittent now constant. Best way to describe sound is if the sound a metal bed frame makes when your'e going at it. Sorry it's all I could think of realistically! Anyone have any ideas what this could be??? Is a suspension issue expected for a car this age and mileage? If it's the shock absorber how much should I expect to pay from an indy to have it fixed. Many thanks people. Kind regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota 82 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 Sounds like a cracked spring, not uncommon. If you have a good look in there you may be able to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 2,026 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Could be anyone of the many balljoints or spring as above or top mount. Jack it up and try and wiggle the wheel, vertically and horizontally, that should show up play in a ball joint. Take the wheel off to check the spring and get in amongst the ball joints with a pry bar for excessive play. Also check the roll bar bushes and drop links. I would expect to see min 70k out of suspension joints. Hitting a pothole hard enough can shorten the life of suspension components. Edited December 4, 2018 by 535i Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gambit 2 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 Thanks very much I will try and have a look! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 2,026 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Aww, sorry I read that as front suspension fault, not rear! edited previous post to make sense. Mine suffered a broken rear spring at 38k, replaced under warranty. I heard a soft clonk at slow speeds going over dropped kerbs and speed bumps. Edited December 4, 2018 by 535i Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Ashton 554 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 This is an F11 so airsprings on the rear so no steel spring to snap. Check the anti roll bar bushes while your in there too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota 82 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 F11? Profile picture shows an F10. Confused.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 2,026 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Dakota said: F11? Profile picture shows an F10. Confused.com. I'm with you..... I think Matthew is just mourning for his F11 so that's all he has on the brain..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gambit 2 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 It’s an F10. still dreaming of your ex lol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjak92 194 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 13 hours ago, gambit said: Hi guys, 520d 11 plate 66k miles. OSR suspension making constant creaking noise during drive. Used to be intermittent now constant. Best way to describe sound is if the sound a metal bed frame makes when your'e going at it. Sorry it's all I could think of realistically! Anyone have any ideas what this could be??? Is a suspension issue expected for a car this age and mileage? If it's the shock absorber how much should I expect to pay from an indy to have it fixed. Many thanks people. Kind regards If you said it was more akin to a howling noise i'd tell you to ditch the car and set on fire! My old F1- had an un-diagnosed noise when driving too, became so unbearable that I rejected it in the end! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota 82 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 I'm betting the house on cracked spring! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
