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Old 09-20-14, 12:07 AM
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My es sounds like a old Chevy truck...any thoughts? Does it need some lube on the joints?
Old 09-22-14, 11:50 PM
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Are all the rubber suspension components cracked? If so... Replace them. Lube will help for about a day maybe
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I don't know, need some time to take her in
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Things to check....strut mounts, sway bar bushings, control arm bushings....
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i just had a similar problem with my car turned out the front sway bar links had no grease in them

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Originally Posted by Z0ne617
i just had a similar problem with my car turned out the front sway bar links had no grease in them
My front end clunks like crazy over a bad road. Maybe its related.
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So I'm listening carefully today and its squeaking even at idle...so not sure if its suspension related now or maybe a belt?
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