LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Suspension & Brakes Springs | Shocks | Handling | Rotors

Sqeeky shocks HELP!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:20 AM
Share
  #1  
cwdub4's Avatar
cwdub4
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA
Default Sqeeky shocks HELP!
My front shocks sqeek like there is no tomorrow, but only when its very hot outside...can i spray some WD-40 just unitl i can afford to get some good shocks?
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:52 AM
Share
  #2  
mike171562's Avatar
mike171562
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 506
Likes: 1
From: Spring
Default
you sure its your shocks and not balljoints or bushings?
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:42 PM
Share
  #3  
cwdub4's Avatar
cwdub4
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA
Default
ya im sure its the shocks, it only sqeeks wen i go over speed bumps or something like that
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 02:54 PM
Share
  #4  
z28bryan's Avatar
z28bryan
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,934
Likes: 0
From: MA
Default
Do you have poly bushings on your front swaybar?
Reply
0
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 03:26 PM
Share
  #5  
cwdub4's Avatar
cwdub4
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA
Default
just say it was my shocks, can i or cant i put WB-40 on in the mean time till i get new ones?
Reply
0
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 07:28 PM
Share
  #6  
johnpate01's Avatar
johnpate01
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: Maryville, TN
Default
Petroleum products typically are not nice to most kinds of rubber, but try it if you want. It probably won't work. Grease your swaybar bushings instead.
Reply
0
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 07:33 PM
Share
  #7  
vetteboy99's Avatar
vetteboy99
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 669
Likes: 0
From: Memphis, tn
Default
Depends, what kind are they?
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jun 12, 2011 | 07:33 PM
Share
  #8  
sjsingle1's Avatar
sjsingle1
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 6,761
Likes: 292
From: Fort Worth TX
Default
i have never heard of a squeaky shock either........to many bushings to blame that on
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:43 PM
Share
  #9  
cwdub4's Avatar
cwdub4
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA
Default
ok so if it is my bushings how much does that usually cost to replace?
Reply
0
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 07:25 PM
Share
  #10  
johnpate01's Avatar
johnpate01
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: Maryville, TN
Default
If it's the swaybars, rear control arms, or panhard bar, take them off/out and grease them and the bolts if applicable. If it's the front control arm bushings, they will need to be replaced most likely. My bet is swaybar bushings.
Reply
0
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 07:33 PM
Share
  #11  
Juve PS's Avatar
Juve PS
Teching In
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix
Default
I dont recommend that you put WD-40 on them. I used to have the same problem until i changed the shocks, so you're gonna have to deal with the noise.
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
Suspension & Brakes
View Next Unread
suspension settings for an m6 on drs




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:14 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE