noises from suspension

[shlby123]

Hello, I have a '94 GT that I recently picked up and that im working out some issues for. First, when I drive the car the suspension makes a couple funny noises...Just driving down straight road the front end sounds like squeaking mice no matter if Im going 5 mph or 50 mph. When I hit bumps or potholes I hear whats sounds like change (nickels, quarters, dimes) bouncing around in a pocket or change purse. It's hard to describe but that's all I could think of.

 

[wythors]

More than likely, the squeaking noise is the outer tie rod ends on the steering rack. This is a very common problem on all SN95 cars and, since they're not greaseable, is fixed by replacing them and getting an alignment.

Can't help you with the loose change noise. Have you looked under the rear seat to see if you have a bunch of cash there?

 

[shlby123]

lol, nah...I checked under there when I bought the car, but to my disappoint...no money! Is it tough to replace them myself on these cars? What kind of tools are required?

 

[HISSIN50]

For the change noise, check that your end lnks are tight.

The LCA bushings and strut mounts are also likely candidates for squeaking.

Good luck.

 

[milewsky80]

When my ball joint went bad it squeaked like crazy on every little bump or when I turned the wheel. Just something else to check.