Squeaky suspension bushings
Has any one else had squeaky suspension bushings in a V2 coupe? Is there an easy fix? I have lowered so could the nuts have loosened?
Thanks, Richard
Thanks, Richard
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Lots of posts on that topic. It can depend on what you consider to be a "squeak".
My car squeaks in a way I'd describe as more of a "creak" or "groan" than "squeal". Noise goes away when it's raining, so I know it's a lubrication issue. It's the sway bar bushings. When it gets to the point it really pisses me off, I jack the car up and squirt some lithium grease in to them.
I found the culprit in my case to be the de-bonding of these bushings from steel tube; this created a sliding interface that was never intended to be there.
I suppose this is the week I will replace mine. Strange that all summer there is no noise. Once it gets cold, and I live in Las Vegas, the front anti-sway bar bushings make horrible noise. Especially embarrassing since I have to go through a gate at work with speed bumps and guards. Squeak, squeak noise going in and out. It is such a pain to drop the subframe to get access to them. They are trapped between the frame and the body. I bought them last year and put it off until now... Will let you know how it goes.
Watch the little video I posted aboveI suppose this is the week I will replace mine. Strange that all summer there is no noise. Once it gets cold, and I live in Las Vegas, the front anti-sway bar bushings make horrible noise. Especially embarrassing since I have to go through a gate at work with speed bumps and guards. Squeak, squeak noise going in and out. It is such a pain to drop the subframe to get access to them. They are trapped between the frame and the body. I bought them last year and put it off until now... Will let you know how it goes.
(I mean...just in case)
Move some place that is warm all year long, and you will never have to deal with squeaky bushings. 
Tis the season for squeaky bushings.
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