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Suspension Squeaks on bumps?

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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Squeaks on bumps?

hey i'm not sure if this has been discussed or what not, but everytime i hit a bump i hear a squeak from the front of the car. this squeak is something which prompted me to have the strut mounts replaced. so now that's done the squeak's still there. any idea where/what it could be? it still has about another 3k left on the warranty and i'd hate to have to pay a body part to have work done on the suspension. any thoughts/advice/suggestions?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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i have the same problem...:s

even if i sheft the gear to the reverse i hear a sound ( from the front. from the same place
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 05:08 AM
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front swaybar bushing needs to be relubed?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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I have a similar problem...

There is squeak when I turn left (sounds like brake squeaks). It doesn't happen all the time though and it doesn't happen on right turns at all... FYI, I have a MC with just stock suspension....

Anyone has any idea?

Thx..
 
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ronster
I have a similar problem...

There is squeak when I turn left (sounds like brake squeaks). It doesn't happen all the time though and it doesn't happen on right turns at all... FYI, I have a MC with just stock suspension....

Anyone has any idea?

Thx..
I have this exact same thing I think. Does it do it even if you're just sitting still? Does it sound like it's comming from the steering column? It annoys the crap out of me.

Here's my post about it: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=82814
 
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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There is a fix for the squeaky dash pad. If its the dash pad then something can be done by your local dealer.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
front swaybar bushing needs to be relubed?
This would be the first thing that I would check/have checked. It is a relatively easy & simple fix. After that has been eliminated (and the squeak remains), you are looking at something of a scavenger hunt to find the squeak.
 
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