Suspension sounds like a pirate ship..?

Hi everybody,

bad bad news.
When I drive around a relatively sharp left hand turn, my offside rear suspension ( i assume ) makes a creaking, sticky sound.- like an old pirate ship!

Any ideas..? Have i done too much hardcore offroading on stock suspension ?! :blink: is that even possible?

many many thanks,
Luke B

ps- i love the Jimny community - im normally the one to encourage friendly gestures to oncoming Jimnys.. but today, someone got there before me with a full beam and a thumbs up!
Glad i'm not on my own! :lol:

Just a thought based on my previous vehicle (not a Jimny)

had a similar issue that stemmed from the exhaust/back box having been pushed slightly to one side and then catching when turning one way.

Ah, well that would be a relief ! :blush:
Although i WOULD like an excuse to buy some new springs ! :lol:

I'll take a look first thing tomorrow.
Thank you very much !

Check your shock bolts are tight at the top and that the bushes are still good.

Buy a parrot and keep it on your shoulder?

So tighten my bolts and get some good bush ! :whistle:

so (step by step) .. what do i do to check..? I've just jacked it up and had a look, but there is nothing obvious to be tightened. can someone send a diagram or annotated photo please..?

and the only bushes i can see are twigs from greenlaning.

joking aside.. how can i tell a good bush from a bad bush?



thanks all. any help is greatly appreciated.
I'm tired of driving HMS Jimny.