suspension still squeaky....
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suspension still squeaky....
A while back I got new shocks put on the front of my 95z because one side had locked up. There was also a squeak or creek as I went over bumps, more so when I first started driving as if the suspension kinda warmed up. Odd way to put it I know. Anyways I got the front shocks replaced and everything was great for a few months but the squeak/creek has returned. I haven't had it back in the shop yet. I'm just curious of what it most likely might be. Springs, bushings, lube? It's just strange that it stopped for a bit then returned with the new shocks. It still rides fine.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
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They can be Very tuff to track down. Basically anything that can move can squeak. Back in the 80's we had a rash of sway bar bushings cause squeaks, Even a hood adjustment can cause a squeak that you would swear was from the front suspension.
What I use to do is take a can of WD40 and spray one thing at a time. The WD40 was not a fix but it would just let me know what to replace. Of course if the issue ends up being a ball joint or tie rod the WD40 will not help except to eliminate everything else.
What I use to do is take a can of WD40 and spray one thing at a time. The WD40 was not a fix but it would just let me know what to replace. Of course if the issue ends up being a ball joint or tie rod the WD40 will not help except to eliminate everything else.
Last edited by Gorn; 01-15-2016 at 10:10 AM.
#4
I yanked the torque arm, bounced it again...........squeak gone
Oh you gotta be kidding me
live and learn
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
Posts: 10,388
Back when I was GM tech two things we hated to see on a work order was "Squeak" or "Rattle" on a warranty car. Some times you know right away just from a normal test drive but other times... God knows how many miles I have ridden balances over a engine with a hood on my back or in a trunk while the shop foreman drove trying to track down a noise.
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