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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Does anybody have a solution or a similar problem? Every time I go over a speed bump or even a bumpy stretch of road there is a squeaking sound. I've lubed ever possible place and I know it's not the spare tire or the front hood. Can someone please help
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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I get the odd squishy sound out of my flex's in the front, at low speeds when i go over speed bumps. I've always wondered about this.
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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It could be the coils rubbing together. Have you checked the strut rod for grease streaks?

You can try putting some type of lubricant (wd-40 for example) on the coils (dont get any on the strut rod) to see if it goes away (may only be temporary).

wd-40 may be a bad example since it attracts dirt.
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Do you have aftermarket sway bars? Those polyurethane bushings might need some lube. I had a similar problem but it turned out to be the sways and not the coils.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dtang21,Jul 22 2006, 08:16 PM
Do you have aftermarket sway bars? Those polyurethane bushings might need some lube. I had a similar problem but it turned out to be the sways and not the coils.
Nope, OEM sway bars.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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I am experiencing the same problem with stock springs/shocks with the whiteline FSB but it squeaks at all 4 corners. I silicone lubed all the bushings/rubber parts and it won't go away.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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The same issue came up with my Flex's about a week ago after I adjusted the upper damper controllers on all four corners from 8/12 to 6. Havn't had time to investigate, thought. Did you just change yours?
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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mine does it in the rear, it is the plastic black part that goes over the strut behind the coil to help prevent dirt and stuff from getting in the strut
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