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Squeaky Suspension


augtenth
07-25-2003, 07:13 PM
I have a 1997 Acura Integra RS Coupe. It is lowered 2" with rims. Whenever I sit down in my car, a dry sqeak is heard from the wheel well area.
Do I have bad struts? Bad bushings? When I rock my car, it squeaks as well.
I have noticed that I may have uneven tire wear (camber) on the inner surfaces of my front end tires.
What can I do to fix the camber and the squeaking?
Thanks.
-Matt, Seattle:eek:

TorinoGT69
07-25-2003, 07:16 PM
What did you do to lower the car?

augtenth
07-25-2003, 07:19 PM
I actually bought the car already lowered with rims...figured I would save some dough that way. I think it has H&R springs...not sure about struts. If it has the original factory struts, could those be no good any more?

loesch8102
07-26-2003, 04:01 AM
Most likely. That may not be the problem though. It would be a wise decision to buy some better struts anyway.

TorinoGT69
07-26-2003, 10:12 AM
It could also be that when they lowered it they left out the rubber insulator that goes on the bottom of the spring that will cause a squeak every time.

augtenth
07-26-2003, 02:24 PM
Thanks guys for the ideas and info. It is something I definately need to get looked at. I'll probably try to put it up on some floor jacks and see what the heck is going on.
Thanks again.

augtenth
07-26-2003, 02:27 PM
Here she is. I think she looks nice. Views from the front angle and rear angle are sweet. I put in carbon fiber taillights but don't have any picks of the back of the car yet.

Sid77
07-26-2003, 05:28 PM
The squeaks your hearing are most likely missing rubber caps at the top of the strut tower but it could also be your brakes. What i mean is if you leave you e-brake on and get in your car when the car sinks the rear brakes will let loose then bind again causing a "sqeak" to see if this is the prob just sit down in your car with the e-brake on and then try again with the e-brake off and see if it still sqeaks. As for the camber problem i had the same problem with mine but all you need to fix that is an alignment.

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