Is this a dumb idea

[s550_GT]

Ive been having this annoying cracking or snapping sound driving at low speed coming from rear tires. i haven't had the time recently to take it to a shop because of work but would it be dumb to just spray some wd40 by the axles see if that makes the sound go away for now untill i can take it to a shop or will that worsen things?

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[TomcatDriver]

Where exactly would you spray it? I'm not sure what or where you think WD40 would help, but it probably won't.

 

[w3rkn]

Ive been having this annoying cracking or snapping sound driving at low speed coming from rear tires. i haven't had the time recently to take it to a shop because of work but would it be dumb to just spray some wd40 by the axles see if that makes the sound go away for now untill i can take it to a shop or will that worsen things?

Are you sure you don't have something stuck on your tire..?


And, what is the WD40 for ? I am confused about that.

 

[TruBlu16GT]

Yes.

 

[s550_GT]

Are you sure you don't have something stuck on your tire..?


And, what is the WD40 for ? I am confused about that.

im sure, once ive been lowered on eibach sportlines for a year now and it just recently started.

it sounds like theres a clicking at low speed maybe the lubricant from the WD40 would make the sound go away

 

[Houston Kid]

Not so much as dumb but a complete waste of time and WD40 comes to mind. Could be many things none of which WD40 would fix. Sounds like more of a rotation issue as to a suspension issue unless you think the lower stance is causing some weird angles with the drive shafts?? WD40 won't fix the issue.

 

[s550_GT]

Not so much as dumb but a complete waste of time and WD40 comes to mind. Could be many things none of which WD40 would fix. Sounds like more of a rotation issue as to a suspension issue unless you think the lower stance is causing some weird angles with the drive shafts?? WD40 won't fix the issue.

All the research ive done has led me to believe its an axle nut or some suspension issue. as soon as i lowered the car i got an alignment a year ago.. maybe i need to check that too.

 

[Semi]

Tighten your rear shocks. Bet you anything it's the bolts clicking under torqued. Ask me how I know?

 

[Tuxedomouse]

All the research ive done has led me to believe its an axle nut or some suspension issue. as soon as i lowered the car i got an alignment a year ago.. maybe i need to check that too.

This sounds like the most reasonable explanation...!

 

[JOKER M1]

As mentioned above, I’d start with the axle nut

 

[ronemca]

I like the shock tightening idea too. (You don't by chance have wheel spacers, do you?)

 

[ALL4SQ]

I had a clicking noise on my 2013 mustang. The dealer fixed it. They said it was the floating pins on the rear brake calipers. I believe they cleaned and greased them and the noise went away. It was a very annoying clicking sound.
The sound went away on my car when the brakes were applied so yours may be a different problem.

There are some posts dealing with clicking sounds.
Here is one that might help: https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43020&highlight=clicking

 

[Spike-S550]

Another possible cause where cracking noise's are emitted is wear from a constant velocity joint (CV) on a drive shaft !

 

[s550_GT]

I like the shock tightening idea too. (You don't by chance have wheel spacers, do you?)

no spacers just lowered on eibach sportlines stock struts

 

[s550_GT]

I had a clicking noise on my 2013 mustang. The dealer fixed it. They said it was the floating pins on the rear brake calipers. I believe they cleaned and greased them and the noise went away. It was a very annoying clicking sound.
The sound went away on my car when the brakes were applied so yours may be a different problem.

There are some posts dealing with clicking sounds.
Here is one that might help: https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43020&highlight=clicking

do you think the dealership will still look at it and fix it if im lowered ? i feel like they will just blame it on that.

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