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Old 07-16-2009, 07:50 PM
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i was driving on a bumpy road with some good sized pot holes & then the front end started to squeak after a while. when i got to where i was going i walked around the car looking under it & pushing up & down over the wheels. the sound is coming from the right front area. when i stop @ a light the car seems to bounce up & down. what is the problem? thanks for everyones help on this

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Old 07-17-2009, 12:58 PM
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jeff - not being a smart *** here...but get under the car and take a look. Maybe take some pictures, in order for us to help you, help yourself .
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sounds like a shock issue, how old are they? how many miles? what kind?
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the shocks i believe are the original ones its a 2001 with 64000 miles. i bought the car in 2004 with 25000 miles.
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if you plan on lowing the car i suggest getting koni/lowering springs at the same time. that will fix your issue im sure.



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