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S7eve

Member Since: 19 Feb 2024
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

Suspension Rattle or something else?

My 90 has a nasty mettalic rattle from rear.
It only happens when going over several small bumps one after each other, never over big bumps or when car is loaded or has rear passengers.
Bouncing on rear , or on side steps when stationary does not case rattle
Vehicle has had Alive road springs and Fox forks fitted.
Everything appears properly bolted.
Any ideas what it could be Guys?

29th Aug 2024 8:58am

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5820

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Bottom damper mounts
Fuel tank heat shield
Fuel filter cover
And a recent one that I had was diff cover slightly bent, so just rung, when the bump was correct, but only applies if you have diff protection, which I doubt you do with lowering springs.

29th Aug 2024 9:24am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17619

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Does it do it if you lightly apply the brakes? It is very common for the rear pads to rattle in the callipers.

29th Aug 2024 9:40am

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2161

If it is the rear pads then this topic may help. https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic78504.html

29th Aug 2024 10:09am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20645

Check the A frame bushes and ball joint for movement whilst giving it a pull around. TheThunder Rolls🇬🇧🇺🇸
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29th Aug 2024 12:18pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2657

You haven’t left a spanner loose in the back somewhere…..?

29th Aug 2024 2:18pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3351

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

All the above plus check the exhaust isn’t bouncing off the chassis. It’s a slightly deeper sounding metallic clang. WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.

29th Aug 2024 5:41pm

S7eve

Member Since: 19 Feb 2024
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4

Thanks for suggestions Guys,
I have now checked all -
Damper Mounts, bushes and ball joints,Tank Fuel shield, Exhaust, loose spanner etc and thought the Fuel Filter cover could be the culprit. However it still makes the noise with it removed.
Also removed rear wheel carrier and checked door hinges. Have removed r/h rear seat although sound does not seem to be coming from interior.
It is not brake related.

It sounds to be coming more from drivers side rear.
Any other suggestions apart from turning up radio

9th Sep 2024 2:41pm

Scotm

Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 672

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey

Couple of other options to try:
Mudflap bracket
Anti roll bar ball joints

9th Sep 2024 3:09pm

MarkBrown

Member Since: 03 Oct 2022
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 520

1983 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Keswick Green

Presumably you’ve checked to see if the prop shaft uj’s aren’t loose? When they’re worn out and dry out they can rattle.

9th Sep 2024 9:04pm

Puma_MOG

Member Since: 08 Sep 2017
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 184

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

Any chance it's coming from within the cabin? I only ask due to my rear forward facing seats can make such a noise if not fully locked in place when the seats are in the upright position.

Good luck with the search.

10th Sep 2024 8:01pm

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