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Oct 20, 2007 | 07:27 PM

9T3JIM

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Suspension squeeks

I lowered my 99FRC down on the stock bolts last spring and have had a squeaking noise both front and rear ever since. After a couple of miles of driving the squeaking goes away. The car has only 17k miles on it. Any thoughts what to look for?

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Oct 20, 2007 | 07:39 PM

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So-- what alignment changes did it make?

Thinking of the same but would like to get an idea of how much it changes initial alignment

Oct 20, 2007 | 07:46 PM

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I wish I could tell you as I will be getting my 4th alignment since lowering. and we're going to compare the new alignment specs with the printout I have from the alignment in June.

Oct 21, 2007 | 02:10 PM

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Sway bar bushings are dry... Very common problem.. Easy fix..

Oct 21, 2007 | 04:04 PM

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what kinda lube you gotta put on the sway bars?

Oct 21, 2007 | 06:13 PM

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Thanks for the tip. I just did a search and found a thread that says to use silicone grease.

Oct 27, 2007 | 04:02 PM

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Just wanted to post back and say the problem is fixed. I lubed both the front and rear sway bar bushings today, no more squeaking, creaking, or groaning. Thanks!

Oct 27, 2007 | 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 9T3JIM

Just wanted to post back and say the problem is fixed. I lubed both the front and rear sway bar bushings today, no more squeaking, creaking, or groaning. Thanks!

Best cure is to invest in some poly sway bar bushings.