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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 11:16 AM
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NM Lowering Springs

I've had these on my JCW for about 6 mos now and I still haven't gotten rid of the creaky sound in the front struts when going over tiny bumps. I've tried putting the rubber sleeves all the way up at first and then one coil turn down as recommended but the noise is still there. Rides fine though; the creaky noise when backing up slowly and going over small bumps and speed bumps is just really annoying. Any help/tips would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Do you have camber arms or bigger sway bar?

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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MarioKart
Do you have camber arms or bigger sway bar?

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I have the NM rear sway bar. No other suspension mods
 
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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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I have the NM rear sway bar. No other suspension mods
Make sure it's greased and the lower OEM camber arms.

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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 04:16 PM
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Yup. Sounds like sway bar mounting brackets need a little love. That's why I installed the brackets w/grease fittings from NM.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 04:20 PM
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The NM rear sway bars were greased a lot when I installed and as I mentioned in my original post, the sound is coming from the front springs :(

"I've had these on my JCW for about 6 mos now and I still haven't gotten rid of the creaky sound in the front struts when going over tiny bumps."
 
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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 04:26 PM
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Can't help you there. My NM springs don't make a peep.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jobexo
The NM rear sway bars were greased a lot when I installed and as I mentioned in my original post, the sound is coming from the front springs :( "I've had these on my JCW for about 6 mos now and I still haven't gotten rid of the creaky sound in the front struts when going over tiny bumps."
I had a front squeak before, when the top front strut nuts, where a half a turn too loose

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