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Old 06-06-2005, 07:19 AM
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Default creaking noise up front - control arms or shocks?

Before I go out and spend money, can it be the shocks too? I'm running the stock non-sport shocks with h&r sport springs. Would that make a creaking noise if they were going bad or something else?

Also, they already did the recall for the lower control arms on my car and said they were fine about 2 months ago. I take it its only a 1 time thing? What if they go bad after they look at the recall?
Old 06-06-2005, 07:40 AM
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Default most likely control arms..

you have a 97 and if the lower fronts were only changed..the uppers are probably worn by now as well. I have a 97 and all mine are toasted! I just turn the music up so I don't go crazy. But, I will be changing all that out in the next month or so. I doubt it is the shocks..but they need to be checked at the same time. Pay close attention to the upper shock mount on those..they are known to fatique. I am gonna replace those mounts either way when I change out all the control arms. Generally, a creaking noise from the front is the lower control arm bushing at the lower shock mount. But..heck you never know till you get in there and investigate.
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Default Shoot some grease into the control arm bushings with a small grease gun needle.

Worked for me. No more squeaks.
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Default dealer inspected the control arms 2 mo ago , said they were fine and didnt change em

can I get them to look at them again or is it a 1 time deal?
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