laxdude3622 Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 I have noticed lately that whenever I go over my speed bumps at school, I hear a squeaking noise, sounds like it is coming from my springs or something. Does anyone know what this could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungrin Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I have noticed lately that whenever I go over my speed bumps at school, I hear a squeaking noise, sounds like it is coming from my springs or something. Does anyone know what this could be? ← Control Arm Bushings i just recieved mine. i need to find a place that can install them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Yeah well I knew I needed those, because of steering jerking to one side or another when I hit a bump. But will that solve the noise? I might as well get new springs, and lower it an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxTim Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Yeah well I knew I needed those, because of steering jerking to one side or another when I hit a bump. But will that solve the noise? I might as well get new springs, and lower it an inch. ← Jeez, mine's doing the exact same thing. I really didn't think anything about it lol. Where'd you order the control arm bushings. Are they something that somebody mechanically inclined can install or do you need special tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungrin Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Yeah well I knew I needed those, because of steering jerking to one side or another when I hit a bump. But will that solve the noise? I might as well get new springs, and lower it an inch. ← Jeez, mine's doing the exact same thing. I really didn't think anything about it lol. Where'd you order the control arm bushings. Are they something that somebody mechanically inclined can install or do you need special tools? ← It most likely that the Lower Control Arm Bushings are worn.Mine are bad on the front so i ordered the complete set for the front only from TMengineering.net its $99 for the set and im having sometrouble in NY finding a place that can do the job.I know u need to meelt the rubber off the the old worn bushing and use re-use the aluminum sleeves angain and i think i hydrolic press is needed to bushin the new ones back in. I am not going to change the Upper Control Arm Bushing.They rarely go bad and the PolyUrithane bushings will make the car ride much ruffer since the uppers dampen the ride like 80% or something like that.The lowers can be changed however without any loss to ride.It will make the car control better and allow me to get a wheel alingment finally. remember if u get the set dont use the uppers,yor ride will be harsh unless you like that type of ride "Control Arms are located at the ends of each axle behind each wheel and are responsible for isolating and cushioning the car's chassis. Daizen Sport Tuning makes polyurethane control arm bushings and sway bar bushings that replace the stock rubber bushings. This eliminates squeaks and roughness you may have in an older, worn suspension system and tightens road feel and response by abosorbing higher torsional loads. The control arm bushings also have a longer lifespan and help combat negative camber (tire wear) issues. Todd Matsubara at TM Engineering is the premiere dealer and installer for Daizen products and is able to answer any more specific questions about them. Polyurethane does not deteriorate like rubber; However, it does require regreasing approximately every four years or as needed." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldz Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I have noticed lately that whenever I go over my speed bumps at school, I hear a squeaking noise, sounds like it is coming from my springs or something. Does anyone know what this could be? ← It could also be the lower ball joint. Mine squeaked loudly for a couple of months on hitting any bump. The rubber around the ball joint on the driver's side was torn, and it started to rust. I greased it, but must have been too far gone. It gave out in front of my house, allowing the front wheel to fold out and bend the fender. Luckily, I wasn't going down the highway at 80 mph. Lexus doesn't sell ball joints, you have to buy the whole lower control arm. Anyway, check the rubber around all ball joints and bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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