squeaky rear - wheel hubs?

[SuperMazdaKart]

after thinking it may have been from a diff, then thinking it was the driveshafts, had a visit to the cv/driveshaft centre & had them check out things. turns out it not & the diff seems to be fine.

his opinion is it's most likely the wheelhubs or possibly the suspension (i happen to have new shocks & replacement springs waiting to be put on).

so how much are new wheel hubs for the 1.6? & reconditioned?

or should i get the one emu is selling

\"pair case hardened rear axles hubs&brakes$90\"

[SuperMazdaKart]

oh, another question, better to have the shocks/springs put on when the hubs get done as well? less labour & hours so less costly?

cause the mechanic that the driveshaft place recommended for getting hubs done at is also next door to a well respected suspension place... might complicate things a bit.

[SuperMazdaKart]

[Garry]

What can squeak in a wheel hub? Doesn't it just have a bearing pressed onto it, with some wheel studs and some places to bolt on the control arms? I guess if the splines are worn they could squeak but they'd be more likely to clunk I would have thought. Have you checked out all the suspension bushes?

Sorry but it's hard to diagnose noises over the internet.

[SuperMazdaKart]

bushes seemed to be fine when the car was raised on the hoist.

don't know how else to describe the noise. it's a creaky grind similar to a busted cv joint like on a fwd. happen mainly just on take off.

[SuperMazdaKart]

ok, had it checked out by another mechanic more thoroughly. it is the bushings no huge undue wear but they liked being greased up & now it's much better. problem solvered.

had the rear shocks & springs done too with it yesterday, fronts will be done on mondays since had to order a pair of dust cover boots from interstate & then a 4 wheel alignment.