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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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My o2 Vert has a squeek in the back end, like rubber on rubber. It's more noticable in the colder weather. The shocks seem fine as far as handling and rebound, but on rough roads there is a fairly loud thumping noise. Bought the car used so I don't know if they were ever changed. Does this sound like a shock replacement job??
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Check your sway bar bushings.

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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Yep you need to lube your sways, had to do mine a few months back.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Under further investigation, the squeek seems to be coming from the front, But probably the same solution. A silocone spray should do it I persume... Thanks Guys
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