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Mcthings · 03-21-2006, 11:24 PM

Hello,

Every time I go over a speed bump, or something similar, my front suspension makes a sort of sqeaking sound. This is different from the infamous "front right strut" sound, which I also am a victim of.

But this is different. It sounds like it needs to be oiled or something... Is that the case? The back is silent; just the front makes this sqeaking noise.

Any ideas?

97 XLE V6

marc780 · 03-21-2006, 11:44 PM

Bushings in the a arms; try spraying silicone spray on the bushings and see if the squeak goes away, if so replace the bushings.
Could be worn out ball joints, the lower one goes first as a rule. Or other front end parts. It could also be the struts wearing out. Replicate the noise have someone grab the front end and move it up and down while you listen.

leasaunce · 03-21-2006, 11:57 PM

thats normal.....(after 3yrs)

have you changed the Struts lately??? changing the struts helps eliminate the squeaky noise. But yeah, spray some silione greaser .

Mcthings · 03-22-2006, 05:20 PM

I have never touched the struts before.

Replace the strut mounts or the strut bearing?

Also:

Where is a good website to buy these things, and also a catback system that will give me the duel exaust?