#31886, "Terrible squeak coming from suspension..."
I have searched some regarding this problem and was hoping that someone may be able to help me a little more.
There is a horrible squeak (metal on metal) coming from my passenger side. The noise has gotten worse the last few days. It is most prominent going over ANY type of bump and while turning. My outter tie-rods are new (last 4 mos. or so)along with both axles. I have plenty of power steering fluid. I put the front end up in the air today after work and no noise while turning the wheels. The noise quit after removing the slightest bit of weight with the jack, which has me guessing its something in the suspension.
I was planning on replacing all the bushings with the aftermarket ones when I do my springs/strut upgrade. Could a bad ball joint be anything to consider also? Will driving the car like this until I have time to fix it do any damage to my car???
Anything else to check out or consider. God I hate unexpected problems. Hence them being problems. haha.
#31887, "RE: Terrible squeak coming from suspension..." In response to Reply # 0
I'd start checking bushings, sway bar bushings tend to squeak really bad when they go. try using a mechanics stethescope while having someone compress the suspension. getting one side up in the air on a low ramp helps, just make sure the car can't fall on you
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#31888, "RE: Terrible squeak coming from suspension..." In response to Reply # 0
Metal on Metal in a car is always a bad sign. Jack up your car. Grab the wheel and move it.
Do you feel any play?
Check the upper and lower ball joints. One is over the tire, the other two are underneath the brake assembly. Do you see cracks in the boots? Do you have play in these locations?
#31890, "RE: Terrible squeak coming from suspension..." In response to Reply # 3
Since it has become a little warmer here the squeak has gone away..somewhat. Now its not every little bump/turn. But it's still there. I wish I had the resources to really look into this at the moment. With work being as overwhelming as it is, I'm afraid I will have to take it someplace and have it checked out. I will update you guys when I find out more...I sure hope its nothing too serious.
#31911, "RE: Terrible squeak coming from suspension..." In response to Reply # 0
Well, I just got my car back from having it looked at. They checked all the suspension pieces-everything seemed fine. All they did was grease up all the bushings, and no more squeak. Everything seemed fine...until this evening. The squeak has returned. I am really getting annoyed with this and am wondering if this severe cold has anything to do with the recurring noise. It does seem to go away when the weather isn't so cold.
#31931, "RE: Terrible squeak coming from suspension..." In response to Reply # 5
My car had some sounds like that, but mind was the upper strut bushings.. i replaced them and still did not fix it, finally i got some white lithium grease and put it in between the bushing and it went away.
#31951, "RE: Terrible squeak coming from suspension..." In response to Reply # 7
I finally had time to take the car in for another look. Turns out its bad bushings on the lower control arm (the c shaped one). They greased it, but probably won't last long due to how bad they are. Safety-wise they say nothing is wrong, it'll just be squeaky. And since having someone else replace the bushings is WAY out of the question since it's hella-pricey, I think I'm going to get a master bushing kit. I hear those are really time consuming.
#31952, "RE: Terrible squeak coming from suspension..." In response to Reply # 8
it'll take you a full weekend to do the master bushing kit, don't forget the alignment!
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#31953, "RE: Terrible squeak coming from suspension..." In response to Reply # 9
The master bushing kit that Prothane and Energy suspension sell do not include the bushing on the lower compression arms. Those bushings must remain rubber because it twists on 3 different axis. Urethane can't twist in that many directions without tearing out. Your best best is to just replace the whole compression arm. The Mevotech brand arms are $150 from www.autopartswarehouse.com. They seem to be a much nicer quality than the eBay arms.
I wouldn't skimp on suspension components. That's just me though.
