Noisy Front Right Suspension
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Noisy Front Right Suspension
Hello everyone,
I'm getting a squeeking noise in the right front suspension whenever it compresses. Will a spray of some lubricant fix it? If so, could someone recommend one for me?
Thanks!
I'm getting a squeeking noise in the right front suspension whenever it compresses. Will a spray of some lubricant fix it? If so, could someone recommend one for me?
Thanks!
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pablo is right,
pinpoint the noise first
shotgun spraying the rubber/neoprene suspension components with an oil/grease based product causes deterioration of the rubber.
may also be failed shock broken seal bent shaft
upper suspension arm bushings worn out
or a body/frame part on rt. side
how does it drive? tracking and wind stability?
pinpoint the noise first
shotgun spraying the rubber/neoprene suspension components with an oil/grease based product causes deterioration of the rubber.
may also be failed shock broken seal bent shaft
upper suspension arm bushings worn out
or a body/frame part on rt. side
how does it drive? tracking and wind stability?
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From: Vandenberg Air Force Base
Thanks everyone
It drives great. One morning it started squeeking. I tried bouncing it up and down in the driveway to reproduce the noise, but it remained silient.
It drives great. One morning it started squeeking. I tried bouncing it up and down in the driveway to reproduce the noise, but it remained silient.
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Upper ball joint wear will do this also, especially when under compression such as slowly bumping over a curb/driveway culvert. Not usually a high pitched squeek though, more of a loud "crunch" or "gronk" noise. Hard to reproduce by bouncing. Upper joint wear is a common malady.
