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Old 12-16-2010, 06:31 AM
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I recently just installed a set of Eibach springs in the front and rear, still have factory struts. While out yesterday the temp was waaaay colder than normal. It seemed like every single bump I hit or when I turn the wheel I would hear this loud squeaking sound coming from the front springs / suspension area? Is this normal or any idea what it can be?Can I add grease somewhere to stop it?
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Originally Posted by Fastride500
I recently just installed a set of Eibach springs in the front and rear, still have factory struts. While out yesterday the temp was waaaay colder than normal. It seemed like every single bump I hit or when I turn the wheel I would hear this loud squeaking sound coming from the front springs / suspension area? Is this normal or any idea what it can be?Can I add grease somewhere to stop it?
It's the shocks working trying to control everything. I put BMR springs in the rear and it does the same thing. It will probably only get worse as time goes on. I could be wrong, that's just my guess from what I've been reading.
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I have this same problem as soon as i adjusted my shocks to a softer setting, if u just push on the car with ur hand sounds like an old wooden door with rusty hinges...theres gotta be somethin we can lube up..
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lol... its weird, this morning it was much warmer, by at least 30 degrees and the noise was almost not even there. Who knows I guess....just have to live with it.
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Originally Posted by Fastride500
lol... its weird, this morning it was much warmer, by at least 30 degrees and the noise was almost not even there. Who knows I guess....just have to live with it.
Many cars(not just Fbodies) can do this when its cold, its rubber bushings.
Try greasing your swaybar D bushings, or replacing them.
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Cold weather makes all the dry rubber squeak. Use your
garaged time to grease it all up. I like the moly/graphite
engine assembly lube for that.
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I'm noticing this too, and while being a noob, how am I to know this doesnt mean my shocks need replacing? that was the impression i was under..



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