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Old 06-30-2009, 09:18 PM
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Default Rattle and sway in the rear

Ok, so I have no system or anything in my car, and the noise definetley sounds like it is comming from the middle of the car. I think it is a external noise (it just really dosent sound like something rattling in the trunk). When I go over a bump, there is a rattle from the middle rear of the car. Also, if I am making a turn and I hit even a small bump the car will sway that way, almost like I am turning and hit a small patch of ice. Any ideas?

I read one post on here where it was the rear sway bar connectors, is that possible? How could I test it?

Its a 2000 MC SS, 112K miles
 

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Old 07-01-2009, 01:53 AM
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could just be your struts going out, do your own strut test by pushing each side(corner) of your car and test is bounce. it should only bounce a few times
 
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Old 07-01-2009, 07:54 AM
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If you have a rattle it sounds like a Mount to me. Those are just rubber in between 2 metal joints, and that rubber wears away and then you just hear the metal hitting the metal. I have it on my car also, but I'm not concerned about it right now until I can buy my new springs/struts/mounts and do it all at once.

When doing the bounce test, I would pop the trunk of your car, and push on the carpet on the inside of the trunk. I would never recommend someone just start pushing the outside of their car, or the spoiler to do a strut test.
 

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