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myc013 · 07-30-2011, 10:43 AM

i own a 97 240sx. well the problem is on the left hand side when i hit a bump my suspension does this annoying squeak. so i took it to a shop to get an alignment and also for them to check it out. (btw my car is lowered slightly on tein springs/kyb struts). so the shop told me that i need a camber kit, new rack and pinion, inner and outer tie rods, and strut rod bushings.

Ive being doing a lot of research and im sure i need the inner and outer tie rods and the camber kit since i lowered my car.(even tho i BARELY DID) and the squeak is probably caused by the bushings being bad. but a rack and pinion??? i have no steering problems at all.

also would like opinions on what brand parts i should get.
AND I DO NOT DRIFT!!! therefore i dont need top of the line stuff lol

located in dfw, tx if anybody wants to drive it around and tell me whats up.

pls correct me if im wrong about anything. thnx for the help bros.(and miss's?

DennisC · 07-30-2011, 02:28 PM

I have the same problem with my 95 S14. I have an annoying squeak when I go over bumps. I'm guessing my bushings are bad?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 07-30-2011, 11:12 PM

You need a new rack and pinion if its leaking fluid out of the tie rods. That means the seals are done. You dont need a camber kit, you can slot out the strut mounting point for the knuckle to give you a bit more positive camber. This is the cheap/free way of fixing your front camber. Next would be camber plates.

myc013 · 07-31-2011, 02:48 AM

leaking power steering right? and i have no idea what slotting out is but i will search it soon.

Renelovesnike · 07-31-2011, 03:16 AM

omg -___- if your not leeking too much power steering fluid you should be fine since this is a notorious 240sx problem! my friend had the same problem on his 14 with oem everything and i know it sounds ghetto but a mechanic just sprayd wd40 on the strut part that actualy moves and it got rid of the squeek right away! its not a fix but its a temporary thing! works on pulleys too! mechanic didnt want to make any money since hes a friend and it did the job

hope it works out for you* "this is also a quick fix for squeeky belts" but not a permanent fix

myc013 · 07-31-2011, 10:41 AM

thanks bro. damn i want to go to mechanic school or something... fuck being an engineer

i think ima get new strut rod bushings and call it a day. buying those this weekend. unless told otherwise

07-30-2011, 10:43 AM	#1
myc013 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Age: 30 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	s14 kouki squeaky suspension probs i own a 97 240sx. well the problem is on the left hand side when i hit a bump my suspension does this annoying squeak. so i took it to a shop to get an alignment and also for them to check it out. (btw my car is lowered slightly on tein springs/kyb struts). so the shop told me that i need a camber kit, new rack and pinion, inner and outer tie rods, and strut rod bushings. Ive being doing a lot of research and im sure i need the inner and outer tie rods and the camber kit since i lowered my car.(even tho i BARELY DID) and the squeak is probably caused by the bushings being bad. but a rack and pinion??? i have no steering problems at all. also would like opinions on what brand parts i should get. AND I DO NOT DRIFT!!! therefore i dont need top of the line stuff lol located in dfw, tx if anybody wants to drive it around and tell me whats up. pls correct me if im wrong about anything. thnx for the help bros.(and miss's?

07-30-2011, 11:12 PM	#3
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You need a new rack and pinion if its leaking fluid out of the tie rods. That means the seals are done. You dont need a camber kit, you can slot out the strut mounting point for the knuckle to give you a bit more positive camber. This is the cheap/free way of fixing your front camber. Next would be camber plates. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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07-30-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
DennisC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 581 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I have the same problem with my 95 S14. I have an annoying squeak when I go over bumps. I'm guessing my bushings are bad?

07-31-2011, 02:48 AM	#4
myc013 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Age: 30 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	leaking power steering right? and i have no idea what slotting out is but i will search it soon.

07-31-2011, 03:16 AM	#5
Renelovesnike Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: (562) Posts: 1,616 Trader Rating: (30) Feedback Score: 30 reviews	omg -___- if your not leeking too much power steering fluid you should be fine since this is a notorious 240sx problem! my friend had the same problem on his 14 with oem everything and i know it sounds ghetto but a mechanic just sprayd wd40 on the strut part that actualy moves and it got rid of the squeek right away! its not a fix but its a temporary thing! works on pulleys too! mechanic didnt want to make any money since hes a friend and it did the job hope it works out for you* "this is also a quick fix for squeeky belts" but not a permanent fix

07-31-2011, 10:41 AM	#6
myc013 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Age: 30 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	thanks bro. damn i want to go to mechanic school or something... fuck being an engineer i think ima get new strut rod bushings and call it a day. buying those this weekend. unless told otherwise