Squeaky Front End when below freezing

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Nov 28, 2006 | 10:30 AM

Blade1

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Squeaky Front End when below freezing

When it gets around or below freezing my 2003's front end squeaks when I run over speed bumps or crossing driveway connections. Doesn't happen during warm weather.

I recall another member (TedEBear?) suggesting a special lube/grease be reapplied to correct this problem.

Nov 28, 2006 | 12:06 PM

BanditDude

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It may be the sway bar bushings. White lithium grease is one product that would help.

Nov 28, 2006 | 12:46 PM

vettenuts

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Only the front??? Mine are doing it front and rear

Nov 28, 2006 | 04:34 PM

eddiefdz

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mine are squeeking too both front and rear. I am in Miami, its very hot and still squeeks. I am not sure if its the bushings or the shocks. I think i am going to change both and see what happens.

Nov 28, 2006 | 06:10 PM

David426

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BanditDude

It may be the sway bar bushings. White lithium grease is one product that would help.

Front swaybar bushings need to be unbolted, or loosened, spread lithium/silicone grease liberally to the inside of bushings,retighten bolts.. No more squeaky Creaky.. Same with the back swaybar bushings,,, 20 minute job if you have it on jackstands or a lift.. Very common problem.. Ecklers sells sets of Polyurethane bushings that are squeak proof if you want to go that route.. My local Lube shop did mine for me while I watched and instucred him on what to do. Not really that much to tell him,, took him 15 minutes to do front and back bushings.. Charged me $ 25.00

Last edited by David426; Nov 28, 2006 at 06:15 PM.

Dec 1, 2006 | 03:17 PM

Blade1

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Bump for the weekend shade trees.

Dec 1, 2006 | 11:10 PM

yellohvette

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From: Aldie Virginia

$5.44

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtnumber=22058

just enter your zipcode above and it will show you the permatex die-electric grease to use (silicone based, i believe).

I had this EXACT issue on the fronts, going over speadbumps, etc. It actually would come on after the car warmed up (i guess as the suspension takes more bumps/movement).

The very simple fix is to put it up on ramps (and do all the precautions so you don't damage the car or yourself). Two bolts hold on each bracket for each bushing (4 total bolts on the front bushings). Unbolt them, slide off the bushings from the sway bar, apply grease to the inside of the bushing and to all sides of the bushing. Reinstall, noise is gone!

This solved my problem for about a month! I've done this TWICE now and it keeps coming back. It isn't as bad as it was originally, but it is sitll there! I will be ordering a set of the polyurethane bushings unless i end up getting the Pfadt Racing components first. I believe they come with new bushings

Hope this helps some! Good Luck!

Dec 1, 2006 | 11:25 PM

Ducati749

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From: los altos ca

White lithium grease may harm rubber components....i used it on my upper shock bushings and it caused them to deteriorate. I since only use brake grease, with graphite and Teflon: http://www.autobarn.net/crcbrcasygr.html ... this grease is rubber and plastic safe.....Plus will never wash off unless cleaned with brake cleaner...This is also good time to add some zerk fittings, which is always fun....

Last edited by Ducati749; Dec 1, 2006 at 11:35 PM.