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Rear end squeaks and creaks #395604 08/06/02 01:44 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 311 Newton, Ks. S ShiftyGT40 OP Member
OP ShiftyGT40 Member S Joined: May 2002 Posts: 311 Newton, Ks.	I know it's probably my bushings, but does anyone know how difficult it is to replace these things with basic tools/knowledge? I'm going to replace with the higher quality aftermarket bushings that won't compress like these do. Only 72K and I need shocks and bushings! Also, will I need an alignment after I replace these things? Thanks for any help! 1998 Contour Sport V6, Black Cold air induction Powdercoated intake manifold (more powdercoating coming soon) Blue headlights, foggies, and signals (no reflectors) CEG stickers & removed door moldings -------------------------------- 1994 Ford Aspire 4-door, looks like a big egg 64 hp 4-cyl 5 speed "13 steel rims with go-cart tires 74 mph top speed *I'm going to auto-x the thing (but not compete)

Re: Rear end squeaks and creaks #395605 08/06/02 05:10 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,329 KC, MO D DemonSVT Member
DemonSVT Member D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,329 KC, MO	The rear bushings are very easy to replace. You will just need simple hand tools (socket set) and some marine grease to lube the new polyurethane bushings. You will not need an alignment because of this. However you should probably get one anyway. Seems the front end only holds a good alignment for maybe 2 years, but that's another story. 2000 SVT #674 - Check it out! Whoever coined the phrase; "If it ain't broke; don't fix it" ~ Just doesn't get it...

Re: Rear end squeaks and creaks #395606 08/06/02 07:16 AM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 7 Richmond, VA 4 4doorflyin Junior Member
4doorflyin Junior Member 4 Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 7 Richmond, VA	My rear end makes a squeaky, whistling noise also. I'm pretty sure it's not my brakes. I hear the noise in 1st, 2nd, and in reverse, especially going over bumpy or hilly areas. Could this be the bushings? or what else could it be? I described the problem to a service guy and he didn't have a clue what it was. I need to figure out what the problem is before I can fix it. 1998 T-Red CSVT custom emblems carbon fiber sails 24V badges removed door ding strips removed chrome painted grills tinted out 20% resonator removed cleared headlights

Re: Rear end squeaks and creaks #395607 08/06/02 04:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 138 Brighton, MI S SilverbulletSVT1 Member
SilverbulletSVT1 Member S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 138 Brighton, MI	Somebody said this was a parking brake cable thats loose. Ive also heard of flipping the clip....?

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