L Series Suspension Squeak

[Kelossus]

Hey Guys

I have an annoying squeak coming from the rear of my car. It sounds like its coming from the rear springs/struts.

Every time i push down on the car it squeaks. Even getting in out of the car causes it to squeak. Is this a major issue?

I have some picture of my springs and struts, i know this isn't going to help but is this the stock suspension? I can see a KYB sticker on the front struts so i know that is aftermarket but are the springs on the front and rear stock?

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/rfqmi FRONT
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/n33mc REAR In this rear pic you can kinda see the insert bit is out of tube. Is this normal?

Also is suspension very hard to change yourself?

I am not very mechanically minded but I'm not useless. Do I have to take the wheels and everything off to change the struts and springs?

[Brumby Kid]

Ok.
To change I would say yes you can.
Wheel off yes. And jack the car up high so the spring is fully extended.
Hub off I doubt it. Should just unbolt from the hub ( or whatever it's attached to).
I would Probebly get a suspension/ wheel shop to check/ get it aligned properly.
This info is just from what I have picked up from other members, and common sense. I don't really know what to do.
Others will clarify.

Cheers Cam

[steptoe]

shove a garden hose under each corner at a time, turn tap on, wet everything, take for test drive or bounce - any noise go ??

You are learning, stay in here, keep asking questions, check and double check your work.
Can you record the sound to shove in here ??

[El_Freddo]

It's probably either the rear struts' lower bush or the rear bushes squeaking.

My rear right needs a new lower bush on the strut as it's squeaking every time you get in/out of the car or as soon as you hit the slightest bump in the road.

Cheers

Bennie