So how big of an issue is squeaky suspension?

[DM616]

Well I'm not sure what it is, looking around it could be bushings or something.

I go over a bump, I hear a squeak, it's not noticeable unless windows are open and radio is off. It's on the left side in the front I think.

How big of a concern is? Can I let it go?

[project92camry]

yea its ok. just fix ur suspension when u have the money. nothing serious. its a bushing. try sprayin some wd40 on the parts u think might be the problem and see if it goes away. if it does then u kno wat to get new

[LynchburgCSI]

Uh, I respectfully disagree. We don't know where the squeak is coming from. There isn't enough info here to automatically point at the suspension as the issue, let alone tell someone to buy parts. Now, is it coming from a corner of the vehicle? Can you describe the squeak? WD40 might work, but I don't think thats exactly an approved diagnostic technique. Plus, WD40 ATTRACTS dirt.

[project92camry]

tru. but 75% of the time its a suspension part and wd40 is only for the mean time to find out where its comming from. its common sense to wash it off with some degreaser and water or brake cleaner .

[Chris Crash]

I've got that noise, it's a strut mount (on my car)

[LynchburgCSI]

Originally Posted by project92camry

tru. but 75% of the time its a suspension part and wd40 is only for the mean time to find out where its comming from. its common sense to wash it off with some degreaser and water or brake cleaner .

You HOPE so.

[Chris Crash]

yeah....there's not a whole lot of common sense on these boards anymore...

[71Corolla]

Don't use WD40 on rubber parts!!!!! Use silicone spray instead to find a squeak. The noise could also be coming from the braking components.

[2win2rbo]

Originally Posted by 71Corolla

Don't use WD40 on rubber parts!!!!! Use silicone spray instead to find a squeak. The noise could also be coming from the braking components.

^Yap. Anything petroleum based destroys rubber.

[LynchburgCSI]

Well, well.

WD40 might work, but I don't think thats exactly an approved diagnostic technique.

[DM616]

To be quite honest I have no idea how to find out where the squeak is coming from, I just know it's when my car goes over some sort of a bump.

Squeak sounds like...a creaky door.

[carsrus]

Originally Posted by DM616

To be quite honest I have no idea how to find out where the squeak is coming from, I just know it's when my car goes over some sort of a bump.

Squeak sounds like...a creaky door.

86.777% of gen4 camrys do this.

I see it happen everyday. Its the front struts and mounts. I wouldn't worry about it if money is an issue/ you dont wanna dump the money into the car like me.

[bcny168]

Originally Posted by carsrus

86.777% of gen4 camrys do this.

I see it happen everyday. Its the front struts and mounts. I wouldn't worry about it if money is an issue/ you dont wanna dump the money into the car like me.

if its the front struts making the noise, my mechanics tightened up the middle bolt and the sound went away for a while but eventually came back so it's the mount and bearing.

[PhatRoyale]

I would just check out the sway bar bushings first since they are the easiest to access.

[reluctantmechanic]

Originally Posted by 71Corolla

Don't use WD40 on rubber parts!!!!! Use silicone spray instead to find a squeak. The noise could also be coming from the braking components.

I believe white lithium grease is the way to go - they sell it in spray form, making it easier to apply.