I have had bad creaking since colder weather has come along but alot worse when had a few dry days does anyone have the same problem or is this a comon fault??

 

im having the same problem on the front of my classic

 

Me too - someone suggested it might be the bushes?

 

add me to the list, normal driving is fine i only experience the problem on (or near) full lock and its getting worse sometimes it sounds like a clonk, im going to have a look at the weekend does anyone have any good advice on what to look for.

 

I have this problem on my newage. I fitted my own suspension and ARBs so I know nothing is out of place.

When I drive in the wet it quietens down so the only thing I haven't physically done is lubricate the bushes, and with them being the only parts that get a real soaking in the wet I suspect that they need doing. Over Christmas I hope to take the wishbones off and fit new bushes and see what difference it makes.

 

Yep me too! Im fitting the front arb and alk soon,( father xmas will bring me them i hope!) so will give the bushes a good lube while im there. It's really annoying!

Mit

 

ive had this problem for a bit on the front left so bought second hand front suspension now i get it from the front right nitemare

 

Hi, just an update.
I fitted the front Whiteline 22mm ARB on Sunday, and so far no creaking!
I lubed the new ARB bushes up well, as sugested, and the old bushes were a bit naff.
I know it's not as cold at the mo, but looks good!
To grease the existing ARB bushes, once the cars on ramps, it's a 20min job.

Mit

 

How do you grease them? I have creaking when going over speed bumps that I suspect/hope is the bushes. I got really bad >0 degrees, when it warmed up it went away completely, now I have it back but only mildly. Can I not just spray some white lithium grease on the ends of the roll bars? I dont have a ramp but would just jack it up an crawl under.