Lebaron Convertible Squeaks - Not after rain

Discussion in 'LeBaron' started by Samhead, Jun 11, 2004.

  1. Samhead

    Samhead Guest

    We have a 1992 Lebaron Convertible.

    Normally it squeaks all the time. Push on the front end SQUEAK, push on
    the back end SQUEAK, jump up and down on the sides SQUEAK.

    Mechanics have looked it over a lubed it but still SQUEAK. They claim it
    is not mechanical however when we drive down the road SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK
    SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK and lots of heads turning.

    However, after a good rain the squeaking stops for a few days.

    Anyone know what this is and what I need to do to permenently fix the
    SQUEAK

    Thanks
     
    Samhead, Jun 11, 2004
    #1
  2. Front sway bar bushings, front upper strut pivot-mounts, also possible
    broken front spring.
    Rear suspension trailing arm captive tubular sway bar broken at one end
    weld.
    Front and rear squeaks singing a capella.
    New front strut mounts and front inner and outer sway bar bushings.
    Carefully inspect springs and struts while they're out for replacement of
    strut mounts -- if springs are broken or rusty; if struts are old, replace
    all.

    Rear fix is more expensive/involved: Cut out original poorly-welded
    tubular sway bar located inside inverted-U transverse channel of rear
    suspension trailing arm assembly. Cut bar of solid round spring steel to
    correct length. Weld in place.

    No more squeak, much better handling.

    -Stern (been there, done that.)
     
    Daniel J. Stern, Jun 11, 2004
    #2
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