squeeky strut?

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Re: squeeky strut?

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Ryan,

I meant about the suspension strut on my Girlfriend's Camry :P That's actually a decent idea though, as was the weatherstripping one. My hatch rattles slightly, I am planning to try the weather stripping method myself, at least initially.
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Re: squeeky strut?

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Ah, my bad for not reading thoroughly.

Suspension struts can squeak too though! It could also be a bushing slipping or something too...
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Not a big deal, it happens! How did you go about moving the latch down on your hatch? Did you mean the latch itself, or the portion attached to the hatch itself?
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Just pop off the centre plastic panel in the trunk, you'll figure it out. bring a 10mm ratchet.
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mikeinaus wrote:
Ryan wrote:Tightening down the hatch by moving the hatch latch down does stop a lot of squeaking, but I tightened mine too much, and sometimes its a gong show trying to get it open again :P
i put weather stripping around my hatch. cost like $6 and stopped all the squeaking. for the hatch that is. i havnt noticed the squeaking since that night. its been alot warmer so its got to have something to do with the cold weather.
I bought a 0.99 cent dollar electrical tape and put some around latch. And the squeaking went away in 2 seconds.
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Ryan wrote:Just pop off the centre plastic panel in the trunk, you'll figure it out. bring a 10mm ratchet.
So wait, it's actually meant to be adjustable? I didn't notice that when I last had it torn apart. Or did you drill/tap new holes?
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The receiver has slots, not holes. Its slightly adjustable.
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Re: squeeky strut?

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Ryan wrote:The receiver has slots, not holes. Its slightly adjustable.
Awesome tip, I'll check it out soon! I am surprised I missed that before!
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Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP

First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
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