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Suspension Skqueak in front end after H-Sport spring installation

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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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Squeak in front end after H-Sport spring installation

I installed H-Sport springs in my MCS and now a loud squeak has developed coming from my right front strut area. It squeaks when making tight turns at low speed (<5 MPH) .It is very difficult to pin point the source. Anyone else have this? I removed the strut assembly to make and verified that the bearing on top was not binding.

Any help would be appreciated.

PS. I am running 215-40-17 on S-lite wheels, H-sport springs with no rubbing issues at all.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:00 AM
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I have the same but for the left side. Cant tell if tis coming from the front or the back and since I did my springs/rear swaybar at the same time I cant tell which it is.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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I would double check all nuts and bolts. Visually check all components and make sure they are in the correct position/alignment.

If you cannot find anything wrong then it might be necessary to uninstall the springs and re-install them from scratch.

From my experience, most noises come from installation mishaps.

Good Luck!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:39 AM
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Done all that already, I think I just need some more LUBE
 
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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Done all that already, I think I just need some more LUBE
Probably. Make sure the springs are seated properly as well.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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They are.
 
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