Just installed HD's and IPD blues on my R last week and have been having squeaking every time I drive. At the beginning after the install I thought it may have been a break in period since everything was brand new. It is still doing it and it is beyond annoying.
Just wanted to put this out there and see if anyone else has had the squeaking after installing this setup and what may have cured it. I have no problem doing control arms, endlinks, tierods (IN & OUT) but I would rather know what might be causing it to avoid buying everything.
The HD's had kilens installed on them before the ipd blues were put in if that would cause anything, seems very unlikely though.
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New Oem Suspension Causing Squeaking.
Started by Tommy., Aug 27 2011 12:17 AM
bilstein hd ipd blues springs struts volvo 855 yea
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 12:17 AM
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 01:34 AM
Did you replace any of the hardware outside of springs and struts? What condition are the spring seats, strut mounts, bolts, etc, in?
When is the squeaking occurring? Bumps? Turns? ??
You need to give a lot more info before people can help.
When is the squeaking occurring? Bumps? Turns? ??
You need to give a lot more info before people can help.
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 01:58 AM
Did you replace any of the hardware outside of springs and struts? What condition are the spring seats, strut mounts, bolts, etc, in?
When is the squeaking occurring? Bumps? Turns? ??
You need to give a lot more info before people can help.
Everything on the strut is brand new. Seats, mounts, bump stops, washers, rubber pieces, bolts, nuts... everything.
The squeaking occurs during bumps or slight inconsistencies in the pavement.
If I go over bumps while turning the squeaking is not as noticeable and is definitely quieter.
Sorry I was not clear earlier.
Edited by Tommy., 27 August 2011 - 01:58 AM.
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 01:42 PM
Car had zero creaks or squeaks before the suspension swap. I'm thinking it may be something that was replaced.
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 02:22 PM
My spring seats in my V70R are about 8 months old and they already squeak....
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 03:03 PM
There isn't much OEM about this setup ... 
just sayin
That said I don't really know. What kind of spring seats did you use?
just sayinThat said I don't really know. What kind of spring seats did you use?
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 03:39 PM
Its the top of the spring squeaking on the metal cap for the bumpstop..make sure spring is seated properly both on the strut and the spring seat..IPD springs can move when there is no weight on them. they probably shifted as you installed them..I went through the same thing. Try the easy fix first: Jack up car and twist springs into place...if you still have the squeak, I will post the whole story @ mine
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 03:48 PM
Did you remove or loosen the inner control arm bolts? If you did, did you preload them when tightening them back up?
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Posted 27 August 2011 - 05:43 PM
There isn't much OEM about this setup ...
That said I don't really know. What kind of spring seats did you use?
All components are OEM or OEM+.... just sayin
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Did you remove or loosen the inner control arm bolts? If you did, did you preload them when tightening them back up?
Nope didn't touch them for that very reason. Kept the hub and everything jacked up the whole time too to avoid stress on the ball joint and such.
Edited by Tommy., 27 August 2011 - 05:41 PM.
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Posted 28 August 2011 - 02:21 AM
Okay Update.
Had some time to look at the front end today and the squeaking is definitely coming from the top of the strut itself. I think it is the washer that holds the bump stop is rubbing on the top of the springs. Anyone had this problem and found a solution to it, or will it just go away after time....
Had some time to look at the front end today and the squeaking is definitely coming from the top of the strut itself. I think it is the washer that holds the bump stop is rubbing on the top of the springs. Anyone had this problem and found a solution to it, or will it just go away after time....
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