squeaking front suspension when cold out

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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squeaking front suspension when cold out

ive noticed my suspension squeaks when its cold out...only in the front and only when its cold out... my 91 accord did the same thing. im thinking its a bushing but not sure i cant seem to isolate the squeak. anyone else had this problem?
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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my cars had this problem before. only the left front tho. turned out there was no pad in the foot for the spring. but i just greased it up and shes been silent ever since.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Yep it's a bushing, I had several of my rubber bushings disintegrate and my shock tower and control arm actually started moving, I would get it checked out to find out which bushings it is. I replaced every bushing in my suspension with PolyUrethayne, and have no more squeaks
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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how much did the poly bushings cost if you dont mind me asking...and i dont have the time or patience for this job right now so how much do you think labor would run me?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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People use poly bushings, but unless you want to race your car... don't put em on, regular rubber bushings are there for a reason, to absorb vibrations. Polyurethane bushings just transfer those vibrations to the body. I don't know about blackack's cl, but i have a friend with a 95 2 door accord. He did the mod, and the whole interior of the car started rattling, the ride was so uncomfortable!
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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well thats def not what im after....i have heard this is a really tough job to do yourself enless you have a oxyacetylene torch which i dont...maybe ill check out acuraoemparts.com for parts and ask local shops for labor quotes?
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 97'CL2.2
how much did the poly bushings cost if you dont mind me asking...and i dont have the time or patience for this job right now so how much do you think labor would run me?
The kit costs $100, the labor should be about $300-350 I'd say. One of my favorite mods I did on my car

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People use poly bushings, but unless you want to race your car... don't put em on, regular rubber bushings are there for a reason, to absorb vibrations. Polyurethane bushings just transfer those vibrations to the body. I don't know about blackack's cl, but i have a friend with a 95 2 door accord. He did the mod, and the whole interior of the car started rattling, the ride was so uncomfortable!
my car's meant for daily driving, not racing... gnate had a problem with his busings that was like this also, but the guy didn't lube the bushings i don't think. I went to a chassis shop and the dude spent all day torching out all my bushings and ball joints and replacing them, he used about half the lube and I still have some spare, but I never had any squeaks or rough ride from replacing them. My car rides much better with all the PU bushings, and I've posted numerous testimonials about these bushings, and they work fine for me.
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