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Old 06-06-2011, 11:05 AM
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Default Suspension (?) Squeak...

My car squeaks a little bit when going over small bumps or road imperfections. The car's shocks and struts were replaced a few years ago but there are not many miles on them & I pushed down on each end of the car so I don't think those are the issue.

The car has ~84k miles on it. LCA's were replaced about 5 years ago...could it be bushing related? It sounds like the squeak is coming from the driver's side of the car, not sure if its front or rear though.
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Old 06-06-2011, 11:06 AM
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Mine does the exact same thing when crossing train tracks/speed bumps things like that. Im running the KYB AGX adjustable shocks/Eibach Sportline spring combo.
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I have the same issue as well ahahaha. But with Tockico shocks/stuts, UPR lca, and ford csprings. hmm... i've just kinda accepted it.
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Old 06-06-2011, 12:11 PM
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both my 98 Cobras had squeaking over any kind of road imperfections. I replaced the rear control arms on my last one and the noise went away. This one does the same thing so Im willing to bet its the same issue. Try pulling the LCAs and UCAs and applying lube to the bushings generously to see if the noise subsides. That is if your noise is coming from the rear
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Old 06-06-2011, 12:29 PM
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Hmm. Why didn't I think of that? Mine have zerks.
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Old 06-06-2011, 12:39 PM
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Probably bushing squeak. Could be steering rack bushings like my friend had issues with. But where does it sound like it's coming from when you're going over a speed bump? That will help out a lot.
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Old 06-06-2011, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonshine
Hmm. Why didn't I think of that? Mine have zerks.
that's why i get paid the small bucks to fix every1s shlt all day long lol
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Old 06-06-2011, 01:41 PM
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The front CA bushings will also Squeak. Try squirting some White Lithium Grease on both sides of the bushings. It might help for a little while.

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Old 06-06-2011, 02:46 PM
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could just be the same kinda squeek/creaks i get... damn interior..

If not do what bramas said, squirt some grease at the bushings.
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Old 06-06-2011, 03:24 PM
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My IRS bushings are squeaking right now. Just gotta hit the zerk fittings with grease again.
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