[FC] Squeaking

Sat Apr 6 21:54:19 EDT 2019

There are some large bushings between the cross members and the body. I replaced the ones in the rear w/ ones from Clark's when I had the rear suspension out.

The Corvan has a persistent squeak in the front when going over bumps that I have never been able to eliminate. I have a feeling it could be these bushings.

Bob

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Fred,
Get a partner in crime and have one of you crawl under the vehicle while the other bounces it.? You did say that there was diminished sound in that circumstance.? Obviously, be sure no parts of your anatomy will make contact due to the minimal travel.? You can do this both front and back because sometimes sounds seem?like they are coming from somewhere other than where they really originate.
If the squeak lasts the full duration of the vehicle's bounce, it could be a ball joint or control arm bushings.? A penetrating oil such as you suggested would help with the bushings.? If there are grease fittings on the ball joints, give them a shot.?

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In a message dated 4/5/2019 9:00:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, corvanatics-request at corvair.org writes:

Message: 1Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 16:16:26 +0000From: Fred Adler <fadler at genbio.com>To: "corvanatics at corvair.org" <corvanatics at corvair.org>Subject: [FC] Squeaking like the old girl she isMessage-ID:??? <BYAPR04MB4631CB4D087910C1FE4FD51CA5500 at BYAPR04MB4631.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>??
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Well, my 1961 Rampside sat a lot of the winter and now when I drive her she squeaks like crazy behind the cab when I go over those beloved speed bump or over any bumpy thing like the driveway entrance.? If I push down in her from outside the shock seem OK because they damp out immediately upon bouncing.? The squeak is not as evident when trying to simulate it by pushing down on the bed.? Any good ideas?? Is there just some rubber somewhere under her that is doing it?? Can I just get underneath and spray it with silicon or rubber rejuvenator? (like 3M or GummiPflege) or is it a replacement part?
I am looking for the lazy man's out.
Thanks,
Fred E. Adlerfadler at genbio.com

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 ?RE:?Squeaking like the old girl she isHave you eliminated a seat squeak?Moore
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Well, my 1961 Rampside sat a lot of the winter and now when I drive her she squeaks like crazy behind the cab when I go over those beloved speed bump or over any bumpy thing like the driveway entrance.? If I push down in her from outside the shock seem OK because they damp out immediately upon bouncing.? The squeak is not as evident when trying to simulate it by pushing down on the bed.? Any good ideas?? Is there just some rubber somewhere under her that is doing it?? Can I just get underneath and spray it with silicon or rubber rejuvenator? (like 3M or GummiPflege) or is it a replacement part?

I am looking for the lazy man's out.

Thanks,

Fred E. Adler
fadler at genbio.com

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