Hubcap noise

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STEVESTEMPER
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Why do my hubcaps on my 2000 Ford Crown Vic make so much noise?
Aug 19, 2011 at 4:19 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Sometimes a light coat of axle grease around the contact points on the wheel will stop the wheel covers from making a crunching noise.
Aug 19, 2011 at 4:31 PM
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WAY2OLD
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You can also bend the little metal teeth to make it fit tighter.
Aug 19, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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NADA COP
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I have a 2000 CVPI that had the same problem, I lubed the contact points, and it helped but it was only temporary. I replaced the wheels altogether with the lacy spoke alum. from an LX. The PD that I got the car from had a big issue with that on all squads because they had trouble sneaking up on the bad guys. I think it's really a design flaw....I tossed mine.
Oct 4, 2011 at 11:48 PM
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