Stock suspension... something?

by **Jakecallun20** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:41 pm

My suspension like squeeks and makes wierd sounds when I'm driving slowly at an odd angle, or something similar (pulling into driveway or pulling forward) I wanted to know if doing something like oiling it up with some kind of oil would be a good idea, if so.... what kind of oil should I use?

Thanks

by **ThatVietGuy** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:17 pm

The only place that could use some kind of grease would be the sway bar bushings, but that normally only happens if you've installed aftermarket sway bars.

Because your car is kinda getting up there in age, it could just be the suspension just doing it's thing.

Or stuff could be loose, who knows.

by **Jakecallun20** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:47 pm

Yeah, thats what I thought. Its really annoying if I am driving thru traffic and my suspension squeaks when I slow down to stop or something. I just want to get it fixed if possible, without having to replace anything yet, I don't have the money for that ha.

by **LatinDragonXJC** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:02 am

Same here, you're not the only one. I just blast my music to drown it out.

by **Jakecallun20** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:18 am

exactly what I do.

by **Kenz** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:04 pm

Could it be the grease points? I haven't rotated the wheels on my car yet, so im not sure if it has them. But most cars have a grease point on the balljoints and suspension areas that need to be greased or they will get squeaky and ware out prematurely.

by **Jakecallun20** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:09 pm

is there any kind of grease I should use or will just any kind of lube/oil work?

by **SleeperSolara** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:30 am

Jakecallun20 wrote:is there any kind of grease I should use or will just any kind of lube/oil work?

You can use White Lithium Grease.
They sell it at AutoZone, and O'Reilly's.

by **Kenz** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:48 pm

You need a grease gun to do it. It pushes over a small fitting and pushes the grease in.
Normally if you get your oil changed at a shop they will do this for free.

You can get one at any auto parts store they have them.

by **TMMK Toy** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:47 am

hate to break it to y'all but our cars dont have grease fittings. toyota is smart and uses sealed suspension parts and has for years. Usually find that crap on domestic brands

by **Kenz** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:33 pm

TMMK Toy wrote:hate to break it to y'all but our cars dont have grease fittings. toyota is smart and uses sealed suspension parts and has for years. Usually find that crap on domestic brands

Good to know.

by **QuickSEV6** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:38 pm

Yeah, the only grease points I'm aware of is in the bushings for the Rear Sway Bar. Even that needs to be removed to grease (No zerk fittings).

by **Jakecallun20** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:51 pm

ok... so can I take off the tires and hit it with silicone spray or something like that?

by **ThatVietGuy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:14 pm

That won't do a damn thing...

by **Jakecallun20** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:56 pm

ok, so I had a mechanic friend look at my car, turns out (I can't believe I couldn't figure this out) that it is my rear left brake and not my rear suspension. Which would explain the hardcore squeekage from that side and the silence from my rear right and the grinding I feel when I brake downhill. I guess the pad is broken or something. Before I bought this car in May, the brakes were re-done so I'm guessing one is fcked. Does anyone know how to tell if this pad has fcked my rotor or disc or any vital (expensive) parts? I am fine with just replacing my pads but having to replace anything else might not be possible right now. Thanks for any advice

Stock suspension... something?

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