Clanking/clicking noise coming from driver side rear suspension

Unspec · 11-21-2021, 03:26 PM

Having a really annoying issue with a clicking/clanking sound that is coming from the driver side rear suspension. I can hear it when going over the shorter, sausage style speed bumps:

Specifically when the rear wheel comes off the bump and back onto the pavement, and also at <15mph when on rough pavement that induces a slight side-to-side motion in the car. I've already installed new rear sway bar end links as an attempt to treat the issue, but no dice. I am lowered on KW v3's at ~62k miles.

Sound clip

You can hear it at the 11, 16, 19, 25, 32, and 37 second mark, roughly. Any suggestions on diagnosis/what part to look at would be very appreciated!

musclesmarinara75 · 11-21-2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Unspec

Having a really annoying issue with a clicking/clanking sound that is coming from the driver side rear suspension. I can hear it when going over the shorter, sausage style speed bumps:

Specifically when the rear wheel comes off the bump and back onto the pavement, and also at <15mph when on rough pavement that induces a slight side-to-side motion in the car. I've already installed new rear sway bar end links as an attempt to treat the issue, but no dice. I am lowered on KW v3's at ~62k miles.

Sound clip

You can hear it at the 11, 16, 19, 25, 32, and 37 second mark, roughly. Any suggestions on diagnosis/what part to look at would be very appreciated!

I had a similar noise, but from the passenger side.. came to find out an exhaust clamp was loose, I'd check all nuts and clamps underneath, cause I bet it's something stupid

musclesmarinara75 · 11-21-2021, 04:05 PM

BTW, that area looks familiar.. is that of Marin??

Unspec · 11-21-2021, 04:10 PM

All exhaust clamps are fine, I've checked those.

It's the 99 ranch on grand!

musclesmarinara75 · 11-21-2021, 05:53 PM

oh... then maybe its a worn ball joint or bushing then, these can be hard to pin point sometimes

musclesmarinara75 · 11-21-2021, 05:55 PM

.. the Ranch Market is a good stop for food shopping

11-21-2021, 03:26 PM	#1
Unspec Colonel 1300 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	Clanking/clicking noise coming from driver side rear suspension Having a really annoying issue with a clicking/clanking sound that is coming from the driver side rear suspension. I can hear it when going over the shorter, sausage style speed bumps: Specifically when the rear wheel comes off the bump and back onto the pavement, and also at <15mph when on rough pavement that induces a slight side-to-side motion in the car. I've already installed new rear sway bar end links as an attempt to treat the issue, but no dice. I am lowered on KW v3's at ~62k miles. Sound clip You can hear it at the 11, 16, 19, 25, 32, and 37 second mark, roughly. Any suggestions on diagnosis/what part to look at would be very appreciated! __________________ 2015 BMW 535xi Bootmod3 Stage 2 \| ER charge pipe \| ER Catted DP \| Remus Exhaust \| Gplus FMIC \| KW V3 \| Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings \| Wallet regrets ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
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11-21-2021, 04:05 PM	#3
musclesmarinara75 Lieutenant 206 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 N55 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535 XDrive [9.75]	BTW, that area looks familiar.. is that of Marin?? __________________ $ PURE STAGE 2 {} JORDAN CUSTOM TUNE {} DORCH HPFP {} SNOW METH {} DINAN EXHAUST {} EVOLV DARK OLIVE WRAP $
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11-21-2021, 04:10 PM	#4
Unspec Colonel 1300 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	All exhaust clamps are fine, I've checked those. It's the 99 ranch on grand! __________________ 2015 BMW 535xi Bootmod3 Stage 2 \| ER charge pipe \| ER Catted DP \| Remus Exhaust \| Gplus FMIC \| KW V3 \| Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings \| Wallet regrets ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
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musclesmarinara75 Lieutenant 206 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 N55 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535 XDrive [9.75]	oh... then maybe its a worn ball joint or bushing then, these can be hard to pin point sometimes __________________ $ PURE STAGE 2 {} JORDAN CUSTOM TUNE {} DORCH HPFP {} SNOW METH {} DINAN EXHAUST {} EVOLV DARK OLIVE WRAP $
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musclesmarinara75 Lieutenant 206 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 N55 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535 XDrive [9.75]	.. the Ranch Market is a good stop for food shopping __________________ $ PURE STAGE 2 {} JORDAN CUSTOM TUNE {} DORCH HPFP {} SNOW METH {} DINAN EXHAUST {} EVOLV DARK OLIVE WRAP $
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