I'm hearing a squeak in the rear when I go over speed bumps. How do I know it's not bad struts vs unlubed sway connections?

Do bad struts squeak? I can push up and down on the rear bumper and hear the squeaking.

 

most likely the sways...get some car grease that's NOT water-based and have em relubed

happened to me and a bunch of other people on here as well

 

I've had CT sway on for at least 4k miles. The rear sway polyurethane bushing speaks like a mother and requires regular lubing or teflon taping. However, CT has replacement hard rubber bushings available to eliminate this problem. Also, I doubt it's your rear shocks.

 

Thanks guys. I should do a search, but I'm feeling lazy. Can I lube the sways by just jacking the rear up and applying it. Or do I have to unscrew the bushings?

 

I had that issue too.....get some lube.

 

a bad strut is easy to check for...push on a corner of the car that is good and gauge the rebound...then go the corner you think is bad and push...if it bounces a lot before settling..bad shock.

The chirping could also be your brakes.