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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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MY 95 C4 HAS A SQUEAK IN LEFT REAR, WHEN I TURN OR GO AROUND A CURVE IT GETS LOUD. THE BEARING IS GOOD AND SO ARE THE BREAK PADS. ITS A SOUND LIKE A SQUEAKY BED. HAS ANY ONE HAD THIS PROBLEM?

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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Check the inside of your rims to see if they are making conatct with any frame or suspension parts. Are they the stock wheels?
 
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Ya might look at where your suspension is mounted. Check all your bolts and look for any signs of movement. Does it do the "sweek" when you push up and down on a rear corner with your hands? Rock 'er side to side too. Any noise?
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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MY 95 C4 HAS A SQUEAK IN LEFT REAR, WHEN I TURN OR GO AROUND A CURVE IT GETS LOUD. THE BEARING IS GOOD AND SO ARE THE BREAK PADS. ITS A SOUND LIKE A SQUEAKY BED. HAS ANY ONE HAD THIS PROBLEM?

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Half-shaft U-joints?
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Good call cwb! Very well could be.
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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MY 95 C4 HAS A SQUEAK IN LEFT REAR, WHEN I TURN OR GO AROUND A CURVE IT GETS LOUD. THE BEARING IS GOOD AND SO ARE THE BREAK PADS. ITS A SOUND LIKE A SQUEAKY BED. HAS ANY ONE HAD THIS PROBLEM?

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It's your BoitDay again?

Man you are getting old FAST!
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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It's your BoitDay again?

Man you are getting old FAST!
Dec. 17. Last year. This year too!

Andthis way, I can justify buyin' toys whenever I want!

Good thing I didn't hatch on Feb 29, huh? One toy every 4 years? YIKES![sm=yikesomg.gif][sm=boohoo.gif][sm=smiley19.gif].

Unless it was dog-years. What's THAT formula? I think octane ratin' is easier than that - R + M / 2
 
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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FOUND SQUEAK THIS WEEKEND. PIN THAT HOLDS SPRING IN PLACE ON REAR BREAK WAS BROKE SO PAD WAS JUST FLOATING AND MAKING THE SQUEAK. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INPUTS.
 
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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Good Deal!

Now it's time to enjoy!

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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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It's your BoitDay again?

Man you are getting old FAST!
Dec. 17. Last year. This year too!

And this way, I can justify buyin' toys whenever I want!

Good thing I didn't hatch on Feb 29, huh? One toy every 4 years? YIKES![sm=yikesomg.gif][sm=boohoo.gif][sm=smiley19.gif].

Unless it was dog-years. What's THAT formula? I think octane ratin' is easier than that - R + M / 2
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