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galtjunk Jan 11, 2024 01:01 PM

rear suspension noisy
 
My rear suspension is getting noisy when on a bumpy road.
2009 SS Auto 90,000 miles.
All rear parts are original.
What do I need to look at replacing?
Are there any SS only parts for the rear?



firemangeorge Jan 11, 2024 01:06 PM

Shocks, coil springs and the brakes are SS specific.
Also check the bumper cover. It will become loose over time and make some thump noises when hitting bumps.

RJ_RS_SS_350 Jan 11, 2024 01:08 PM

Link in my signature to help diagnose these kind of noises.

Oldblue Jan 11, 2024 01:26 PM

Look at the bottom of the coil springs for broken off pieces, check the shock absorber bolts, they can become loose and clunk. Rear springs and shocks are FE5 , SS specific

galtjunk Jan 11, 2024 01:49 PM

Thanks.
It looks like the fe5 stuff is discontinued.
Any ideas on where to find them?

galtjunk Jan 11, 2024 01:49 PM

double post

Oldblue Jan 11, 2024 01:57 PM

Most parts sites say fit FE5 but they don’t perform like FE5 , some folks have FE5 springs in their sheds because they swapped out for coil overs or other lowering springs. RockAuto had listing for the correct shocks, but those are expensive.

galtjunk Jan 12, 2024 09:26 AM

I found a few parts from OEMcats.com
They show them as AC DELCO parts
Front Strut Right fe5 oem 19179738 506667 75.85
Front Strut Left fe5 oem 20794824 560-581 90.67
Rear Shocks fe5 oem 15938031 60.15

I guess I should buy them while they have them in stock.

Oldblue Jan 12, 2024 09:30 AM

Those shocks are the number for FE5 Bilstein rear shocks.

galtjunk Jan 16, 2024 03:00 AM

OEMCats showed stock in 38 locations.
I tried to make a purchase and found that none of the suppliers had any stock.
What a crappy website.
Rock Auto shows stock on an FE5 strut but it is for the right side only.
Only FE1 is available for the left side.
The only shocks they show are the Sachs 30871 but they don't show the FE rating.
Any suggestions on where I might find the correct parts?



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