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Old Oct 17, 2002 | 09:49 PM
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Bing Bong.... springs

My car is currently on ground controls, but for the past couple months, everytime i turn my wheel, i would get a lot of sounds coming from my front right tire springs. When i say sounds, i mean the bing and bongs. They are loud. My passengers are scared to ride with me. Does anyone know why? I was told that my springs are actually turning as i turn my wheel so it is scrapping and making the noises. How can i stop this? I tried WD40 and other lubs but they only work for a short time. After i get a car wash, it goes right back to the bings and bongs.
Old Oct 18, 2002 | 02:35 AM
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buy new strut bearings which are plastic washer looking things that are on top of the ground control top hat or that silver piece above the springs. Its becasue when you dont seat the strut bearings right when you lower your car, the strut bearing will bind and will not allow the spring to rotate while you turn so that explains the spring twisting, cause a creeking noise. dont forget to lube the strut bearings too.
Old Oct 18, 2002 | 05:17 PM
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where do i purchase this bearing from??? is it a Gorund control part???
Old Oct 19, 2002 | 11:41 PM
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Originally posted by teddibear703
where do i purchase this bearing from??? is it a Gorund control part???
strut bearings are part of the stock assembly. you can go to the dealer and ask for them. I would check them though to see if they are damaged though. I think that all you need is for them to be lubed thats all. try that first
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