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Old May 2, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Okay here's the problem, recently the front end of my car started making squeaking noises, more like a birds chirp whenever I drive over bumps (railroad tracks) or small ditches. This noise bothers me because it takes the whole fun out of driving her.
Another noise that made its way back was the squeal which is probably the belts that are loose, will replacing the belts stop that noise? That's it for now, thanks.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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I have the same problem. It's a little squeeking noise over bumps. any help would be much appreciated
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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mines does the same but mostly in the rear
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Probably just the suspension. A lot of parts move when you go over bumps and when the car flexes. It's amazing at how much stuff doesn't make noise. I wouldn't worry about noises going over bumps if it comes from where the wheel or shocks are, because it is probably just them.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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I had the extreme noise issues exactly how you describe it in the rear.

Turned out to be the bushings in the rear went bad. Couldn't get them out so I had to order whole new control arms for the back, with the bolts!

For the front, I also had noises and it turned out to be the strut mounts-- i just ordered nexx coilovers for the car, (they come with all the strut mounts). I also replaced the stabilizer links.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ThunderOZRacer
mines does the same but mostly in the rear
Inspect your rear sway bar
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Old May 4, 2007 | 06:34 AM
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it could either be suspension or c v joints check both out i had the same problem but i lowered the car and changed my axle at the same time so i'm not sure which one it was.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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My mine did the same thing until I took out the stock springs. I put in Eibach springs and the noise went away.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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I thought the squeaking was from the flexing of the sway bar in the rear... You should try take off the bushings then use some good automotive grease on both the inside of the bushing as well as the point where the bar meets the bushing and then reassemble. Look for the "Torque Specifications" sticky to find out how much to tighten the nuts.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by blaze_125
Inspect your rear sway bar
Will do in the morning... I hope something isnt screwed...
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