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Read bad creaking/squeak from spring or shock??

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Hello- just beginning to notice this, but when I push down on the right side of the trunk, a squeaking sound like the spring compressing is very noticeable, also when going over speed bumps can hear it, never happened before...anyone? I dont think its bad but it's bugging me...

the car is also on coilovers, could it be the springs? shocks?

thanks!
 
Originally posted by 5inchfatlip:
Hello- just beginning to notice this, but when I push down on the right side of the trunk, a squeaking sound like the spring compressing is very noticeable, also when going over speed bumps can hear it, never happened before...anyone? I dont think its bad but it's bugging me...

the car is also on coilovers, could it be the springs? shocks?

thanks!

Hi,

I don't think it is your spring. I think the reason is a dry bushing of your swaybar.

Have luck,
Gerard
 
Originally posted by 5inchfatlip:
ok- youre right there are aftermarket swaybars as well...is that normal? sounds like the noise is coming from the top of the strut assembly...

The sound resonates through your car so it looks like it is coming from the top of the strut assembly. I have had the same problem with Dali Track Swaybars. After I did the lubrication all over again with copper grease (high melting point), the problem was over.

I think the bushings are running dry.

Gerard
 
yep sounds like swaybars, if you read the instructions on dali's website for installing the sways, it talks about the squeak and where to lubricate and what grease to use to remedy it.
 
thanks Gerard- I will take it in on Sat. and hopefully this is all it is....any idea on another noise that sounds like a ball popping up and down as well when I go over bumps, sounds like a ticking noise...can this be the swaybars too? from the same general area..
 
Originally posted by 5inchfatlip:
thanks Gerard- I will take it in on Sat. and hopefully this is all it is....any idea on another noise that sounds like a ball popping up and down as well when I go over bumps, sounds like a ticking noise...can this be the swaybars too? from the same general area..


This also the Swaybars.

I hope you can solve it.

Cheers,
Gerard
 
Got my swaybars checked out at Nsx. Mod. today, and for sure they thought it was them, they put some teflon in there, but didnt get a chance to check it since I was in a hurry.....got home press down on the rear quarter panel and the squeak is still there?? sounds like the spring...anyone?
 
I get the same sound. I am running Eibachs and Bilsteins (top perch) sounds like a "rusty spring" sound on mine over slow bumps or doing what you do. I will try to find an hour or 2 to check it out and see.

If you find anything else - let me know. Be curious to know if you and I have the same exact setup.

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Nick M

91' Red/Black with Many Mods
99' Honda Odyssey with Many Kids
 
well sorry how can I lubricate it myself? where is it located? how can I gain acess to it?
 
Matteni- Larry and the guys were pretty sure it was the sway bars- I am on Eibachs and Koni Yellow. I dont think its anything that bad though, will bring it back soon and let you know since it bugs me, I just turn the radio up sometimes... =)
 
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