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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Hi, I have a 94 civic coupe DX, and I am fixing it up, I have 17" wheels and tries on it, and a body kit, what my problem is, I am have a creeking noise coming from the drivers side front suspension, and also while I am driving, if I hit a bump or hole the car is all over the road, I am haveing a hard time keeping the front of the car steady, I was wondering if anyone knows what the problem I am having is? Please let me know
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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My front struts were leaking, and when I hit bumps in my car it rattled and squeaked, but I didn't lose control or anything like that. If you're exagerating though, it sounds like the problem I was having.
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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If you let go of the wheel, does the car pull to one side or the other?
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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Yeah it pulls to the left.
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Could be a blown strut or a leaking strut like Ben suggested. Pull of the wheel and take a look to see if anything is obviously broken. If not, my money's on the strut.
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Ok. Thank you for your help
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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No problem...you might want to see what others have to say as well though, I'm no expert.
 
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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Anybody else have an opinion about the noise I am hearing and the problems I am having with my steering? Please let me know
 
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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could be any number of worn items, bushings, shocks, bad springs, ball joints, etc. especially since the parts may be 13 years old now. Take it to a shop and have them check it out, if they say it's gonna cost $1700 you can just leave but make sure you get a list of what's wrong.
 
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