Hi, all. I recently replaced the rear struts on my '93 XLE. They were completely shot and leaking, and the insulators were shredded. I replaced the upper and lower insulators and bumpers, but not the upper supports. I had hoped the squeeks that were present before the work would be eliminated, and I seemed better for a while, but now (2 weeks later) the squeeks are back.
Is there something I can do to reduce rear suspension squeeks, or should I have replaced the upper supports?
Thanks!
have replaced the upper supports?
Check the anti sway bar rubber bushings front and rear. As they age they can dry out, then the motion of the bar can cause squeaks. Use some silicone grease as an assembly lubricant on new bushings to keep them quiet longer. Compared to replacing the strut mounts, these little bushings are easy, only two bolts each, and there is no spring tension to be compressed.
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