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branger
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JUN 27, 01:18 AM
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I replaced my front shocks, no biggie, and was planning to do the back…. On my 86, notchie. I bought the struts, poly bushings, ballpoints, and may just get a mechanic to do the work. But was curious about what causes the squeaking sound. When I push down on the rear of the car it squeaks like a banshee… is it the coils, struts, or ball joints causing the squeak? Also, where in the heck can you get replacement coils for a decent price. Like to replace old ones while it’s apart.
Thanks
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Skybax
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JUN 27, 08:17 PM
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You have to lay under the car with a stethoscope (or heater hose) to your ear and isolate the sound while somebody else pushes up and down on the car. [This message has been edited by Skybax (edited 06-27-2021).]
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Mike in Sydney
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JUN 27, 09:08 PM
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Shho13
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JUN 27, 09:58 PM
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Yep, as stated, I can confirm that poly bushings need to be lubed up with a specific type of grease when installing or they will squeak like MAD. I use Prothane Super Grease with fantastic results.
The squeaking happening now could be anything. If you're going to be replacing everything back there anyways, odds are you'll replace the culprit part. Also FWIW honestly don't sweat replacing the springs as the Fiero is suuuuper light compared to normal cars and the springs are usually perfectly fine as long as they aren't cracked if the car isn't visibly sagging.
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Patrick
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JUN 27, 11:53 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by branger:
When I push down on the rear of the car it squeaks like a banshee… is it the coils, struts, or ball joints causing the squeak?
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The squeaking could be a coil spring flexing against the spring perch or top hat, metal to metal, if a rubber isolator pad has somehow ripped and/or moved out of position. I made the mistake of purposely leaving out the rubber isolators when I installed lowering springs on my Formula, and there's one spot that requires a shot of gypsy juice every now and then to stop a squawk. 
As already stated, your old springs should be fine... although in some applications (as with this Ford Taurus strut below), coil springs are known to corrode and break.
 [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 06-28-2021).]
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branger
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JUN 28, 12:50 AM
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Thanks guys.. I haven’t put the poly bushings in yet, so I’m thinking it maybe the tops of the coil springs rubbing. Thanks,
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JUN 28, 11:59 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by branger:
Thanks guys.. I haven’t put the poly bushings in yet, so I’m thinking it maybe the tops of the coil springs rubbing. Thanks, |
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Silicone spray lube 
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