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Old 10-01-2018, 03:15 PM   #1
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Squeaking suspension, possible top hat/shock mount??

My boxster developed a new squeak, this time from the front left shock I think? The squeak does not happen as often on cold starts, it generally takes a couple minutes of driving to start. Once the car is warmed up, the squeak is pretty annoying.

Here is a video of me driving through my street at about 20mph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlo885_1EZ0

I have the stock struts on Eibach lowering springs. When I changed the springs I also swapped the bump stops but not the top shock mount. (which I should've but hindsight is 20/20 right?) I have also recently replaced the sway bar end links and sway bar bushings. The car doesn't feel like the shock is blown, but maybe I am just used to it.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/1047/POR_1047_SUSSHK_pg2.htm

This part is the one I think needs replacing.

Also how am I supposed to link to a specific part on Pelican? The parts open up a pop up window, not a separate page..

The reason I think that is the culprit is because I can bounce in the frunk and not hear a squeak. Here is a video of that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiZJruoHzRk

Anyways, any insight on how to fix the squeak? I'm thinking of just buying 2 new shock mounts and installing them because its only $30 per side.
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