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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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So, I had my front bumper cover worked on last week, and when I got the car back, there's a lot of squeaking noises when I drive over rough roads.

Do you think that the front bumper cover was improperly reattached or maybe my suspensions went bad?

Car has 65xxx miles 180 FWD
 
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Well I'd start by visually inspecting the bumper. See if it lines up at the corners and around the headlights. Then I'd try to give the bumper a good wiggle to see if there's any play.

Any modifications done to the car?
 
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Nope completely stock

I've applied pressure to the bumper and neither the bumper or suspensions make noise, but then again, I don't apply nearly as much force as the car does when it bounces around from bumpy roads
 
Old Jul 3, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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swaybar bushings are usually the first thing to look to when you have suspension squeaks. Soak the underside of the car with a hose. They tend to quiet down when they're wet, it'll let you know if thats the problem or not.
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 03:33 AM
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Thanks Achttung!

Here's my noobness at work --> So my friend was in the back seat, and he said he swears that the creaking is coming from the rear.

Would that be hatchback creaking or still swaybar bushings?
 
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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im not sure the rear sway squeaks like the front swaybar would. hard to say, you're not even sure which end of the car the noise is coming from
 
Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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if you're really not sure, take it to a reputable private mechanic and ask for his opinion. Many times they'll let you know for free.
 
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