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Old 24-Feb-2005, 02:53 PM
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suspension problems

Got a few weird things going on with my suspension, just looking for some opinions.

First of all it squeaks quite loudly at the front passenger side when i turn my wheels, and a little over bumps. I'm thinking I need new bushings? Mine are pretty cracked up.

One other thing is that on the highway my car pulls to the right when i let off the gas, the other way when i hit the gas. It also pulls to the right a bit when I brake.

Suggestions would be very appreciated! Thanks
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Old 24-Feb-2005, 03:03 PM
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the pulling to the right when you brake could be maybe be that one of the calipers is seized.....
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Old 24-Feb-2005, 03:05 PM
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i don't think it's a bushing issue. my bushings were completely shot and they weren't squeaking at all. if anything it's squeaking more once i have my new polyurethanes on but the car still has to settle into them. i just installed mine yesterday. but when you do the bushings do it all! the rides stiffer now and feels better. my car did the exact same as you but it pulled to the left. my inner control arm bushings were shot and when jacked up i can move the wheels. i just got all my bushings done and taking my car to the alignment shop this weekend.
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yeah I vote bushings on both problems, but the squeak could be other things too like your shock could be blown
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Old 24-Feb-2005, 04:09 PM
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Blown shock? ewww please don't say that lol

I'm gonna jack up the car and see if there's any play... I know my upper ball joints are fine cause i just replaced them last summer
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it's possible... dry seals can squeak like ******
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I vote ball joints.
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