# I know nothing about suspensions

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-know-nothing-about-suspensions/15184>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [July 28, 2006, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-know-nothing-about-suspensions/15184 "2006-07-28T14:21:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![FightinMike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@FightinMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FightinMike)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2006, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-know-nothing-about-suspensions/15184/1 "2006-07-28T14:21:11Z")

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So any ideas on what would cause a rattle from my rear suspension on only one side.

Blacke36 seems to think the bushing is fucked. I dont know a damn thing about suspensions except their purpose.

Side question: how hard is it to take apart the rear suspension to have a look?

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**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2006, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-know-nothing-about-suspensions/15184/2 "2006-07-28T15:44:07Z")

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> [@FightinMike](#):
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> Side question: how hard is it to take apart the rear suspension to have a look?

1. Jack up car
2. Take tire off
3. Usign your hand, shake suspension components
4. Put tire back on
5. Lower car
6. Drive

Repeat steps 1-3 as neccesary per each corner of the car.

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**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2006, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-know-nothing-about-suspensions/15184/3 "2006-07-28T15:55:44Z")

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BTW - Step 3a.) Excessive play is bad