Squeek in Front Suspension
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Squeek in Front Suspension
I have a 2000 conv. with 73K miles. The car has never been on a track or abused in any way. It hasn't been driven on dirt or gravel roads or in dusty conditions either.
Recently, after the weather cooled off, I have noticed a squeek in the front suspension. After the car warms up the squeek disappears. Is the a common problem? Are the ball joints shot or is it the cold rubber suspension bushings squeeking?
If it is the rubber, can silicon spray be used to lubricate them?
Recently, after the weather cooled off, I have noticed a squeek in the front suspension. After the car warms up the squeek disappears. Is the a common problem? Are the ball joints shot or is it the cold rubber suspension bushings squeeking?
If it is the rubber, can silicon spray be used to lubricate them?
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RE: Squeek in Front Suspension
ORIGINAL: jbihl
I have a 2000 conv. with 73K miles. The car has never been on a track or abused in any way. It hasn't been driven on dirt or gravel roads or in dusty conditions either.
Recently, after the weather cooled off, I have noticed a squeek in the front suspension. After the car warms up the squeek disappears. Is the a common problem? Are the ball joints shot or is it the cold rubber suspension bushings squeeking?
If it is the rubber, can silicon spray be used to lubricate them?
I have a 2000 conv. with 73K miles. The car has never been on a track or abused in any way. It hasn't been driven on dirt or gravel roads or in dusty conditions either.
Recently, after the weather cooled off, I have noticed a squeek in the front suspension. After the car warms up the squeek disappears. Is the a common problem? Are the ball joints shot or is it the cold rubber suspension bushings squeeking?
If it is the rubber, can silicon spray be used to lubricate them?
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RE: Squeek in Front Suspension
It may be your sway bar bushings. I have a '99 w/ 73k and just replaced the front / rear sway bar bushings and it took care of my "little sqeaks". The OEM bushings get dry and will sqeak.
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RE: Squeek in Front Suspension
Had the same "squeeks" every time I drove through the twisties on the way to the coast...had ALL the bushings replaced with Energy Suspension bushings under warranty (before it ran out *pheew*)...NO MORE SQUEEKS...[8D]
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