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fletcher23
17th May 2010, 16:36
as said in title i first thought it would be the exhaust but now i know its not, what else can it be?the axle seems fine with no camber at all although it does sound like its coming from there any suggestions folks?

Tom
17th May 2010, 17:13
Spare wheel cage?

Mint-VTR
17th May 2010, 18:09
rear beam!

silversax52
18th May 2010, 02:46
rear brake anti rattle clips, i know thats the problem with mine still not got round to sorting it thou lol

coleman258
18th May 2010, 07:13
Spare wheel cage is the best bet, how do you know its not the exhaust?

hammertoe
18th May 2010, 19:47
could be nackered shocks think thats one of my problems lol

chris84
18th May 2010, 20:11
Check your anti roll bar mate, very common problem on spaxo's.

fletcher23
19th May 2010, 14:54
not got a spare wheel or cage,and its got new shocks,tightened the arb aswell,i know its not the exhaust because ive just put a new back box on thinking it was that hitting the beam but it wasnt lol. and the whole lot is tight any more suggestions

Fulch
19th May 2010, 15:05
Defintaly coming from the outside??

fletcher23
19th May 2010, 15:13
yes definatly i can hear it more when i open the windows

Dealzvts
19th May 2010, 16:14
Iv got the same problem m8 if i find out what it is il let you know,

Jordy6969
19th May 2010, 16:32
Boot lid? sometimes rattles

fletcher23
21st May 2010, 13:10
i think its the rear beam bearings so im just buyin a refurbed axle from im axles in the next few weeks.its not the boot lid mate it coming from under the rear