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So after spending stupid money for one shock and an alignment, my S2000 has developed a squeak when I go over rough surfaces. I can't tell where it is coming from. It sounds like it is in front of me. I hear it when the car is being jostled a bit from side to side. Yup. They are getting old.
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So after spending stupid money for one shock and an alignment, my S2000 has developed a squeak when I go over rough surfaces. I can't tell where it is coming from. It sounds like it is in front of me. I hear it when the car is being jostled a bit from side to side. Yup. They are getting old.
Yep...new shocks (actually, coil-overs) were also recommended for me, but I'll wait a bit for them.
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Yep...new shocks (actually, coil-overs) were also recommended for me, but I'll wait a bit for them.
I would have waited, but the "clunk" was driving me crazy. The squeak is even worse.
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Check your sway bar bushings or links...
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Bill, I had 3 go bad. did you inspect for leaks around the shock tops?
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I never believed in replacing just one shock. I always replace in pairs. In fact, I just order a pair today along new bolts because my left front was leaking.
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All shocks were inspected, only one went bad. I'll check the front end, but it doesn't sound like it is coming from the suspension.
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So after spending stupid money for one shock and an alignment, my S2000 has developed a squeak when I go over rough surfaces. I can't tell where it is coming from. It sounds like it is in front of me. I hear it when the car is being jostled a bit from side to side. Yup. They are getting old.
I am afraid to ask but will anyways how much can one shock cost?
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Squeaks come from funny places.
It took me a long time to figure out my throttle pedal squeaked when I released it quickly in my e550.
drove me nuts for a long time.
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I am afraid to ask but will anyways how much can one shock cost?
Discount parts providers get about $250 for one shock. $371 is list price, as charged by my dealer. They pretty much double the price of the part for labor. I negotiated the price down by about $150, but still...

https://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com...1hbnVhbA%3D%3D
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