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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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going over small bumps I can hear a squeeking noise what sounded like it was coming from the left rear shock so I replaced all 4 with coilovers and the noise is still there. Im assuming it is the bushings but let me know what you guys think it is, where I can get the parts I need, because I cant take it anymore.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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sounds like bushings to me...i solved my squeeking problems with Daizen bushings all around...
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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My 95 used to squeek just like you described. I took it to TM Engineering and Todd said that he saw a pattern with the 95 SC3 autos with this problem. I don't know if yours is a 95 auto, but if it's not, it's still probably the bushings. Daizen bushings will take care of it, like Tony said.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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yes its an auto 95, what was your problem? the bushings also or something else they found with the 95 autos?
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Agreed..
Replace all the rear bushings. The original fronts were installed at the same time, it's worth a look for their replacement also.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SVTdubs
yes its an auto 95, what was your problem? the bushings also or something else they found with the 95 autos?
I believe it was the rear upper control arm bushings that went bad in my car, causing the squeeking over speed bumps and dips, etc.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Check your rear bumper, I had a similar squeek that only happend when I went over bumps. Once I accidently bumped my rear bumper with my knee and it made that same noise. When I check from inside the trunk, there were some bolts loose that held the bumper to the body. I think there are four bolts? they are under the carpet by the corner of the trunk. When I tightend up the bolts the squeek was gone!
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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I have an extra set of Vlamos bushings for the upper rear control arms if you're interested. I'm selling them on behalf of Andrew... so you pay regular price without the shipping from Australia.
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