So, as some of you might know, I've been getting ready for my first brake job. No big deal, right?
Well...I've been having some quirky problems with the rear suspension. On the highway the rear is a bit 'squirrel-ey' when I go over a bump. Especially when going around a corner. I was planning on redoing a lot of the bushings, mounts, and probably the shocks.
However...today, I was greeted with an interesting sound (I drove a lap around my school). It would jingle every time I would go over any bump. Great...
So, I stop and take a look. Funny, it looks like the rear is sagging a bit more than usual. What the... Hmm.
Is that my shock! OMG.
Soo, apparently...the bottom end of the rear right shock is sticking out from under my car. It looks like it pushed itself through the trailing arm (?) mount. It's got some bits of rusted metal attached to the bolt. Eeek.
Great.
Suggestions? Any options I should look into?
I'll have pictures most likely tomorrow.
-One slightly stressed Nate
EDIT: HIDE YOUR EYES. EXPLICIT PICTURES.
Passenger side rear shock poking through the trailing arm.
It's hard to focus or get a good angle. I see rust...
The following pictures are to help you determine how bad the rust is overall. This isn't everything, but most of the places where it is blantantly obvious.
Passenger side rear jack point
Passenger side front jack point
Driver side rear jack point
Driver side front jack point
Passenger rear door
Passenger front door, visible from outside...
Drivers side rear door
Drivers door
Underneath front bumper
Closeup of underneath front bumper
Front wheel well, drivers side. Partially "repaired" by previous owner.
Passenger side front wheel well, looking forward. I broke a chunk off with little effort.
Small rust bubble
Oh, look...more rust
Some happier pictures