creaking front end suspension

iPushLS · 11-13-07, 03:15 AM

yeah.. i dont know if you know what i mean, but..simply. my front end is creaking and squeaking..shot shocks?

if i change it up, should i change both ends? drop it?

what brands work?
ive never dealt with suspension -_-

david7700 · 11-21-07, 02:03 PM

My Legend has the same issue. New OEM shocks are what I'll get eventually... I don't want a stiffer/firmer ride.. despite the obvious benefits to performance that would have.

NYCOWNSU · 11-21-07, 02:09 PM

Could be bushing related. Check front sway bar bushings to start.

MagicMikey · 11-21-07, 08:52 PM

Turned out to be all 4 ball joints for me... usually dries out then corrodes making a creaking noise. Easy to check for play yourself.

legendfire · 11-21-07, 08:56 PM

its the front tied rods. most likely the inner ones, or atleast it sounds like it.

93/95Coupe · 11-22-07, 02:49 AM

Listen, if its creaking while you brake and go around a turn of something like that, lube your caliper pins, don't spend all the money on control arms, etc..

astigracing · 11-22-07, 03:37 AM

i had the same issue with my 95 sedan.

the creaking noise was coming from the passenger side, it would creak loud enough when i make a turn and hit bumps. i found out that the inner joint's boot was completely torn. i pulled the entire axle and re-pack the inner joint with new high pressure grease and new inner boot. i also re-packed the outer joint with new high pressure grease and replaced the outer boot with new one.

i thought it was the rubbers, shocks, tie rod ends, ball joints...etc, but none of them.

it's been nearly two months now and it's creak free.

wood · 04-20-08, 08:10 PM

did they cost alot

11-13-07, 03:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
iPushLS originator of " GNAR " Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 97 Car 1: 1987 Toyota Cressida.sold =[ Car 2: 1992 Acura Legend Car 3: 1974 Porsche 914-4 iTrader: (0)	creaking front end suspension yeah.. i dont know if you know what i mean, but..simply. my front end is creaking and squeaking..shot shocks? if i change it up, should i change both ends? drop it? what brands work? ive never dealt with suspension -_- __________________ 92 Legend LS silverstars Injen Short Ram smoked

11-21-07, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
david7700 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wyandotte, MI Posts: 84 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend sedan iTrader: (0)	My Legend has the same issue. New OEM shocks are what I'll get eventually... I don't want a stiffer/firmer ride.. despite the obvious benefits to performance that would have. __________________ Legend .. what!

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NYCOWNSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 662 Car 1: It's gold had one stripe and says metro on it!! iTrader: (0)	Could be bushing related. Check front sway bar bushings to start. __________________ If you're sensitive over the internet, consider suicide, because real life tends to be worse. Opinons are like assholes, there's always one whereever you go! A newly formed forum/car club that is open to any car enthusiast. http://redlinesoldiers.forumotion.com/index.htm

11-21-07, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
MagicMikey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 818 Car 1: '91 LS Sedan iTrader: (2)	Turned out to be all 4 ball joints for me... usually dries out then corrodes making a creaking noise. Easy to check for play yourself. __________________ 1991 Acura Legend LS Sedan Granada Black

11-22-07, 03:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
astigracing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 708 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend Sedan L Car 2: 2000 BMW 528i Car 3: 1998 Toyota Rav4 L iTrader: (7)	i had the same issue with my 95 sedan. the creaking noise was coming from the passenger side, it would creak loud enough when i make a turn and hit bumps. i found out that the inner joint's boot was completely torn. i pulled the entire axle and re-pack the inner joint with new high pressure grease and new inner boot. i also re-packed the outer joint with new high pressure grease and replaced the outer boot with new one. i thought it was the rubbers, shocks, tie rod ends, ball joints...etc, but none of them. it's been nearly two months now and it's creak free. __________________ Visit My Website '95 Legend L '00 BMW 528i '98 Rav 4L '05 Nissan Murano SE

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11-21-07, 08:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
legendfire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: santa rosa, norcal Posts: 165 Car 1: 1994 6spd coupe iTrader: (0)	its the front tied rods. most likely the inner ones, or atleast it sounds like it.

11-22-07, 02:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
93/95Coupe 13 Years and Still Strong Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bomount Posts: 245 Car 1: 93 Taffeta Coupe Car 2: 97 Camry iTrader: (3)	Listen, if its creaking while you brake and go around a turn of something like that, lube your caliper pins, don't spend all the money on control arms, etc..

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wood Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: emporia va. Posts: 4 Car 1: 94 acura legend ls iTrader: (0)	did they cost alot

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