Squeak in Driver-Side Front Suspension

[4'running'26]

I am starting to experience a squeak in my suspension in the front and on the driver side. The first thing I started hearing was a distinct "whooshing" sound which I figured was coming from the shock, but now I don't hear that anymore and instead just the squeaking sound from what I assume is the coil.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

JT

 

[ajonesnv]

I doubt its the coils. Most likely a bad shock. You didn't say if they are stock and how many miles are on them, but could be bad bushings on the shocks. The whooshing definitely sound like a bad shock...the squeak could easily be a worsen degree of the whooshing.

 

[chadsy]

Be sure to check your LBJs if you haven't already.

 

[Rocky5000100]

I had a squeak that was really annoying. Ended up being a bad sway bar bushing. Easy enough to check. Just go under and see if they look bad like this haha.

 

[nissanh]

Your shockabsorber is bad.

 

[allhans]

I had a squeak that was really annoying. Ended up being a bad sway bar bushing. Easy enough to check. Just go under and see if they look bad like this haha.

I think the one on the left is bad! :twitch:

 

[4'running'26]

Rocky5000100,

I replaced the swaybar bushings a few months ago, and yes, they were about like yours!

I figured the whooshing sound was probably from the shock and was just a little confused when it developed into a squeak. Thanks guys!

 

[chadsy]

With your mileage I would plan on replacing the mount and etc while you're in there.

 

[4'running'26]

Ok, thanks. I have a list of things to do it seems:

--Shocks and mounts
--Timing Belt
--Plugs and wires