98 GS Suspension Squeaks
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Hey, guys. My front suspension squeaks when I go over bumps in the road, speed bumps, etc. Definitely happens more when it is cold outside. It does not happen when I turn, accelerate or break.
I also started noticing it after I dropped it with l-tuned springs and shocks/struts.
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I also started noticing it after I dropped it with l-tuned springs and shocks/struts.
Help!
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Just the front. And even the slightest imperfections in the road make it squeak. Again - much more noticeable when it is cold outside. FYI - I live in West LA - so cold is like 65 degrees.
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Thanks GSteg! I do recall the previous owner saying that he had the lower ball joints replaced. As far as the "pretensioner" you are refering a part on the rack & pinion? I just checked and I do not have any powersteering fluid leaking and the resivoir is full.
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yes the pretensioner is part of the R&P setup.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...G_0685edit.jpg
Irgnore the two red arrows. See where the big yellow/gold bolt? It requires a hex key to turn it (i used pliers, but that's a different story). The older 98's do not have it so look under your car to see if you have exactly the same rack.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...G_0685edit.jpg
Irgnore the two red arrows. See where the big yellow/gold bolt? It requires a hex key to turn it (i used pliers, but that's a different story). The older 98's do not have it so look under your car to see if you have exactly the same rack.
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Ltuned Spings and Shocks
Below 40 degrees...squeeky, squeeky, squeeky, squeeky...down the street.
1. Changed out Ball Joints (needed it 90K).....squeeky, squeeky...down the street.
2. Changed out the Shocks to KYB GR2s...squeeky, squeeky...down the street
3. Changed out the Steering Rack Bushings...squeeky, squeeky...down the street
4.Greased the hell out of my Front Sway Bar bushings.....silence.
too much silence. I'm bored now and want to get a Harder Stiffer suspension..
I am sad.
Below 40 degrees...squeeky, squeeky, squeeky, squeeky...down the street.
1. Changed out Ball Joints (needed it 90K).....squeeky, squeeky...down the street.
2. Changed out the Shocks to KYB GR2s...squeeky, squeeky...down the street
3. Changed out the Steering Rack Bushings...squeeky, squeeky...down the street
4.Greased the hell out of my Front Sway Bar bushings.....silence.
too much silence. I'm bored now and want to get a Harder Stiffer suspension..
I am sad.