strange sound

[Steve Kaufman]

For a few months now I have been hearing a strange sound coming from the ST. when i go over a bump (ie speed bump size and larger) I hear a loud sqweek coming from the suspension. I have had a few places check my shocks and they say they are still good but im still getting noise.



does anyone have an idea.??????

 

[swshawaii]

Check sway bar frame bushings and lower ball joints first. Inspect front suspension by placing jack stands under the lower control arm forward facing "hooks".

 

[Yardsale]

I vote front anti-sway bar bushings at the frame. Mine do this about every year and a half. I remove, clean and lube, and reinstall (30 minutes max.). I have been using NAPA Sil-Glyde Silicone Lubricating Compound in an 8 Ounce Tube. Might not be the proper lube, but it works without deteriorating the bushing.

 

[DaninVa]

When I had my 2001 I got a squeak from the front end. My mechanic found it was from the ball joints. They are "sealed" so he used a needle and injected some grease in them. Problem solved. :banana:

 

[swshawaii]

They are "sealed" so he used a needle and injected some grease in them. Problem solved.

If the ball joints were dry, a band aid at best. Not making noise does not mean fixed.

 

[Yardsale]

If the ball joints were dry, a band aid at best. Not making noise does not mean fixed.

But there's a simple test for ball joint condition, yes?