Suspension problems
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Suspension problems
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Since I've had my car- about a year now- there has been a small squeak noise that comes from the front left suspension whenever I go over a bump.
In the past 2 or 3 days the noise has become much louderand more defined and is something that I've had to deal with whenever I take a turn (either direction), or go over any kind of pavement that isn't completely flat. It is especially noticeable when I'm going slowly and turning- say, into a parking spot, or my garage.
The car is going into my local shop tomorrow so my mechanic can listen/look at it and see what he thinks.
I searched for a while and found someone who a similar situation that he solved by spraying white lithium grease onto the bolts/joints that hold the suspension components together.
So I figured I would try it. I just sprayed all the joints that I could and took it for a drive and the creaking and squeaking were still there.
I had the tierod ends replaced in may so I'd assume it's not related to them. Let me know what you think- any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again.
Since I've had my car- about a year now- there has been a small squeak noise that comes from the front left suspension whenever I go over a bump.
In the past 2 or 3 days the noise has become much louderand more defined and is something that I've had to deal with whenever I take a turn (either direction), or go over any kind of pavement that isn't completely flat. It is especially noticeable when I'm going slowly and turning- say, into a parking spot, or my garage.
The car is going into my local shop tomorrow so my mechanic can listen/look at it and see what he thinks.
I searched for a while and found someone who a similar situation that he solved by spraying white lithium grease onto the bolts/joints that hold the suspension components together.
So I figured I would try it. I just sprayed all the joints that I could and took it for a drive and the creaking and squeaking were still there.
I had the tierod ends replaced in may so I'd assume it's not related to them. Let me know what you think- any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again.
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you try put a little bit of left foot brake on while going over the bumps to see if it goes away
brakes can cause the noises you describe...
side note why do you have a pic of Mark Bradford's ride below your sig?
side note why do you have a pic of Mark Bradford's ride below your sig?
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Mine is in the shop for the same problem
I replaced all 4 shocks and still didn't go away.
So after speaking with the mechanic today he said it was the stabilizer link. I guess that was the fix. I will find out when I pick it up tomorrow.
So after speaking with the mechanic today he said it was the stabilizer link. I guess that was the fix. I will find out when I pick it up tomorrow.
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After installing my anti-roll bars myself, I get little squeaks when going over say
a speed bump, slow, very big/bouncy bumps. Some ppl were telling me thatI should have installed them while the wheels were under load. the rear I did not, but the fronts, I had to jack up the wheels to about normal ride height to actually fit them on... I am about to go under and try to figure out what making the noise (more like a grunt than a squeal noise, like a door squeak)
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At best, it's the stabilizer link, as skizsam pointed out, or the control arms
At worst, it's your steering rack.
I would say start by replacing out the cheapest parts first, like the tie-rod ends (which I see you have already done), and change out things when the noise is gone ---> then report back what it was!!
I have the same issue, particularly on hot days.
I would say start by replacing out the cheapest parts first, like the tie-rod ends (which I see you have already done), and change out things when the noise is gone ---> then report back what it was!!
I have the same issue, particularly on hot days.