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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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I have a 2008, non-Z51 C6. I noticed today that the suspension squeaks big time when I go over speed bumps. I don't recall seeing any zerks anywhere, so how the heck do I get rid of the squeaks?!?!
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Loose end link?
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Feed the mice ................

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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feed the mouse this morning,. I'll check the links tonight...anything else that could cause it?
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When I had this problem on my '06, it was the rear sway bar end links.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sunnyvale Dave
When I had this problem on my '06, it was the rear sway bar end links.
Same here....also make sure your axel nuts are tight,
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Have you installed aftermarket lowering bolts??

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Have you installed aftermarket lowering bolts??

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I was gonna ask the same or, has the car been lowered somply by turning the stock height adjustment bolts ..............
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Originally Posted by VETFEVER
Have you installed aftermarket lowering bolts??
squeaky aftermarket lowering bolts, worst mod ever
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squeaky aftermarket lowering bolts, worst mod ever
Wonder when folks are gonna learn ..............
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Originally Posted by RockIT9
squeaky aftermarket lowering bolts, worst mod ever
Nope. Not here The car is low enough already. I didn't get a chance to check last night, but I decided to drive her to work today, and I'm hearing it on both the front AND the back when I go over the speed bumps in my neighborhood. It's sounding like it very well might be the end links, but I'll check the H-pipe too.
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It turned out that our "squeak" was our sway bar bushings. A little silicone grease took care of it. Only had it in the front, though.
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Originally Posted by carpe dm
It turned out that our "squeak" was our sway bar bushings. A little silicone grease took care of it. Only had it in the front, though.
can you describe the squeak in any other way or when exactly was it happening? I feel like I am having the same exact issue and the squeaks are getting so loud when I do 15 and under.
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Considering this thread is from 2011 and Carpe hasn't been active since 2017 I'd wager you wont get a response. Its ok to start a new thread lol
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