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Creaking Suspension...Front & Back #1580856 05/30/06 01:37 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70 R Rob___ OP CEG\'er
OP Rob___ CEG\'er R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70	Hey all, My back suspension is definitely on the fritz (bouncing like a rabbit running away from a rabid dog!) and I have ordered the BAT suspension kit so I will be replacing all my suspension. Also the steering seems a bit slopply...though, that could be because of the really bad rear suspension. That said, I don't think that's what's causing the creaking. I know this is probably almost impossible to diagnose without seeing it in person, but has anyone else heard this creaking sound? All I have to do is push down on the rear or front quarter panels and I hear a creak/squeaking sound. I think it might be that the CONTROL ARM ASSEMBELIES...any ideas? http://www.spmotorsports.com/contour_suspension_components.html Any idea what the difference between vertical bushings and horizontal bushings? Rob

Re: Creaking Suspension...Front & Back #1580857 05/30/06 01:39 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70 R Rob___ OP CEG\'er
OP Rob___ CEG\'er R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70	Can you buy control are bushings? The rubber ...I think that's the cause, should it be oiled or siliconed? Will that fix the noise? Rob

Re: Creaking Suspension...Front & Back #1580858 05/30/06 01:51 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	In addition to struts and springs, check the sway bars for the creaks (oiling/greasing it is usually the fix). Also, check where the end of the bumpers meet the front fenders or rear quarterpanels. Sometimes a misadjusted/loosened bumper cover will give a low creak too. Last edited by Tony2005; 05/30/06 01:52 PM. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Creaking Suspension...Front & Back #1580859 05/30/06 02:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70 R Rob___ OP CEG\'er
OP Rob___ CEG\'er R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70	Any suggestions on what type of oil or grease? White lithium grease? Rob

Re: Creaking Suspension...Front & Back #1580860 05/30/06 02:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Any waterproof grease should be fine. http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=probs&displayid=17 "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Creaking Suspension...Front & Back #1580861 05/30/06 05:00 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70 R Rob___ OP CEG\'er
OP Rob___ CEG\'er R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70	WARNING This may be a stupid question Isn't all grease waterproof? Rob

Re: Creaking Suspension...Front & Back #1580862 05/30/06 05:17 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Waterproof grease usually denotes more resistance to drying out or washing out due to water getting on it. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Creaking Suspension...Front & Back #1580863 05/30/06 07:11 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70 R Rob___ OP CEG\'er
OP Rob___ CEG\'er R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 70	Any brand suggestions?

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