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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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my vert makes a ton of squeeking noises over every bump in the road. do i need new shocks, if so whats a good brand?
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 08:57 AM
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These cars start their lives needing better shocks.

Bilstein HD's or the SLP tuned Bilsteins are a great option. You might also look into some good "weld-in style" subframe connectors.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by blackngoldt/a
my vert makes a ton of squeeking noises over every bump in the road. do i need new shocks, if so whats a good brand?
Agree with the posts above.

1. A set of Kenny Brown Subframes will make a huge difference.
2. I have SLP level Susp. Nice for handling, but doesn't stiffen the body up.
3. A strut tower brace will help as well for body stiffness.
4. Replace the end links with newer ones. This will help if the squeaks are comming from the sway bars.
5. My 4 point roll bar tightened up my vert even more.
6. Get use to it. As our verts age, the squeaks will come. LOL
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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Kenny Brown is out of business. i had hell finding a pair of DD SFC's in stock somewhere a couple mos ago for my vert.
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Agreed with Brian, my cage really tightened up my car!!! As for shocks, I really like the stock decarbons.......Suprisingly my car is pretty quiet over bumps and things.....even with 85k on it. But then again, I cant really hear much over the exhaust..lol...and the sewing machine noise from the 921 springs
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