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Squeeks and squawks #180681 08/14/10 10:31 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Omaha Nebraska PJS OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP PJS Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Omaha Nebraska	My 57 sports coupe seems to squeek more and more each day. Going over a bump or even down the road with the windows down sounds like a bad box spring in a cheap motel. I am ashamed of the sound of my car even though is looks really nice. Do I need the front end kit sold by ecklers? I did spray some silicone on the A arm bushings and it did help. Any suggestions thanks Paul

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Re: Squeeks and squawks PJS #180685 08/14/10 10:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	The A arm busing are rubber and there is no friction there. The rubber just twists. If they are squeeking it indicates they are worn out and there is metal to metal contact. They all should be replaced. If it were mine I would then replace the ball joints and the steering idler arm bushings also....and have the tie rod ends inspected for wear. When completed it will require a front end alignment ....... and steer like a new car. Last edited by Chev Nut; 08/14/10 10:43 PM. Gene Schneider

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