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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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squeeky noise from front suspension

i have 99SE w/ 91k on it. lately when i get in the car or go over something a little bumpy really slow my front suspension makes a funny squeeking noise. i dont know what it is and would like to find out if any one has a good idea on what it may be please let me know and what i need to replace or do about this. thanx
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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i've recently developed this sound too. it comes from the passenger's side front wheel area. it squeaks when i drive over certain bumps. i haven't had a chance to crawl under the car to look for anything suspicious, but i'm gonna take a guess and say its a bushing.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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maybe your CV boots are worn out.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dhaney
maybe your CV boots are worn out.
that's usually more of a clunking sound, not really a squeak. (it's hard to describe weird car noises )
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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Yeah. I hear that. I got so much **** wrong with my car right now. boots, one of my windows' tint is off, new back tires, need a new k&n filter. desperately need springs. 3 O2 sensors. intake gaskets. anybody got a G they wanna lend me.
thnks for letting me ***** for a second. not all those things are mandatory but they are all bugging me.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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it just started happening to me too i think its the peice right under the spring.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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I have a 97 SE with 119k and discovered the same squeaking noise in the front passenger's side around the 90k mark. As it turns out, it ended up being a bad lower control arm which in turn wreaked havoc on my wheel bearing. The lower control arm cost me $165 on the net, and wheel bearing cost me $140 locally. I did all the work myself. It took around 4.5 hours from start to finish. After I was finished, all the squeaking went away. Hope it helps!! Nissan for life!!
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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Maybe FSB end link, control arm bushings.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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i have a noise that sounds like it hops and its coming from the front passenger side. i had this problem for a while already. i fixed the control arm and it didn't help. ill take any other suggestions that would help fix this problem.

my shocks are bad all around. i dont know if that adds on to cause that problem.
Old Apr 2, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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I got a mouse in the exact spot. I first noticed it after the car was parked for a week. I'm thinking of using some RAID or just changing all the damn bushings when I change my suspension.
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