lwmmuas

i have a eg hatch and the ride is very very stiff...my turning is pretty hard even when rolling...its as hard as when you stop and turn with no power steering....and the suspension squeaks ALOT....replaced lower and upper ball joints on both sides...new upper control arms...is it my suspension...riding on kyb shocks on tein springs..could the suspension be blown..HELP PLEASE..

delsolproblems

If the steering feels normal when the car is off, as in normal for when the P.S. isn't working, then the problem is with your P.S. system. If it turns harder than it should when the car is off, then the problem is with another suspension/steering component. Please explain when the squeaking occurs. Is it when the car bounces or when you're turning?

lwmmuas

it squeaks when bouncing or driving..squeaks anywhere you drive.

delsolproblems

So it squeaks continuously any time the wheels are turning? Try to pinpoint where the squeaking is coming from- one side, both sides, in between, front or back, etc.

chinochanginc

what settings are you shocks on?

thumper64

What size rims/tires and what pressure do you have the tires at? "Stiff" is a matter of opinion. I think Skunk2 coilovers are too stiff, others think they're good.

For squeeks, check your bushings and if there are any poly bushings, they may need some lubricant. If you could find a way to inject the silicone grease in, that may be what you need to do.

lwmmuas

15 inch rims..i dont think it matters about the size rims...mostly squeaks from driver side....when i replaced the ball joints and control arm it didnt squeak but i left the car in the garage for a amount of time..whne i drove it again then it squeak...just might need some lubrication

delsolproblems

Squeaking when the wheel turns is usually the brake and less often the wheel bearing.

lwmmuas

forgot to mention..new brakes, rotors and wheel bearing