Installed new suspension with my S2ki buddy today. It's an 04 Ap2 with 09 Suspension as of now. New shocks new springs. Old top hats.

Front end squeaks over bumps. Any ideas ? Everythig toqued to spec and done by the book.

 

Hood latch

 

Lol no unfortunately

 

i use a couple of ways to diagnose suspension noises.

first one i use is by feel. IF you have an assistant, attempt to duplicate the noise IF POSSIBLE by jouncing suspension. listen and feel (be careful and watch your hands so they don't get smashed) component/s.

second i use is process of elimination. lube suspect bushings one at a time, then road test to duplicate noise. for example, lube the R upper control arm bushings then drive. if still there, lube lower bushings etc.

 

Didn't squeak before so not sure if it's the bushings :/.

 

I drove up my drive way and would let the car slowly roll back. As it was rolling backwards over the uneven surface it sounded like spring creaking more than anything.

Some what like a spring is moving/twisting? COuld that even be it?

As mentioned above never had sound issues with 04 suspension. The 09 Suspension feels great and car feels nice and stiff. However seems to sit a bit higher? Needs to settle maybe or 09 suspension is like that?


Blah this is annoying.

 

Forgot to mention shaking the car, grabbing on to suspension parts, and even the wheel and REALLY shaking the car did not recreate the sound.


I wonder if its the old top hats hmm...