Why are my rear Bilstein HDs making a "rubbing-low squeak" noise at low speeds ?

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05-04-2005, 08:10 AM

Phil

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Why are my rear Bilstein HDs making a "rubbing-low squeak" noise at low speeds ?

1.8T 2002 non-sport suspension at low parking lot speeds and turns..

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05-04-2005, 08:15 AM

Ray Calvo

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How long they been on there?

- Just installed? Guess is check the mountings/bushings.

- On for awhile (several months to over a year)? Probably same cause.

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05-04-2005, 08:17 AM

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try adjusting the dust sleeve. irc, bilsteins are actually a little fatter than stock and the dust

sleeve might be rubbing a bit

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05-04-2005, 04:26 PM

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About 1 year but noise is now bothering me..

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