So, recently... as its gotten colder ... I have started to notice this sound, seemingly from my suspension. Its some sort of squeeking noise, but its not really a high pitched sound. Its pretty freakin' annoying... but I don't know where to start!

Anyone have any clues? I am riding on Tein CS Coilovers, and stock sway bars. Are there any specific lube points I should look at? What type of lube should I use (someone reccomended white lithium grease)?

Anyone have a similar problem? I had been getting some strange sounds from the suspension, but the bolts seem to be tight to proper torque specs. I think I am just noticing it more now that its colder, and it seems to be getting louder/more frequent.

 

Why do you conclude it is from the suspension? Has there ever been ANY noise while sitting still? Reason I ask is because colder temps can sometimes contibute to slipping belts which squeal sometimes inconsistantly...often after the car warms up...or if the AC kicks off...the squeeling stops. If this isn't it... and you lowered your car...did you hijack your plastic coil wraps from your stock springs and make sure they tucked between the tightest coil where they might meet on compression? Just some ideas.

 

Well, from the sounds I hear, I thought it might be the bushings on the rear sway bar ... just from experience in other cars with that issue. There is never any noise while stopped.

Its definatly coming from the rear, and its nothing in the engine compartment. It happens when i back out of my driveway, and when the wheels are moving independantly (like, diagonal out of a driveway, rear left tire touching before the rear right, etc...)

When I drive on the road, and the suspension compresses and rebounds, it squeeks.

Didn't need the rubber coil wraps from stock suspension, because these are a full coilover set, and the springs already had them installed.

Its driving me nuts. I wish I had access to a lift, so I could just poke around in there ...

Are there any chassis lube spots that need to be looked at? I have been changing my own fluids, but I know the dealer usually does a "lube" job on the underside of the car when you take it in. Any specific spots I should inspect?

 

I have a similar problem. Two problems actually. My front suspension makes a "squishing" noise whenever I go over speedbumps........but I think its coming from my brakes for some reason. Sometimes when I brake the front end starts to lightly "shudder" and what not. Then my rear suspension makes a loud clicking noise whenever I go over a bump in the road or a speedbump. I'm on stock suspension aside from hotchkis sway bars.

 

this is from the sways, check the end links.
you might want to get those collars as well.

 

*bump* for some help with MY problem Its driving me insane, and making me want to put stock suspension back on.

 

hm I was thinking along those same lines, thanks for the advice!

 

sorry dan....
maybe you can bring it to a performance shop to have them troubleshoot.

 

Ahh, don't worry michelle! I was just teasin' It IS driving me nuts though. Bill is gonna come over and take a listen tonight, and we'll see what we come up with.