[V8] Creaking from rear suspension - upgrading the suspension bits?

[Mike Arman]

Mine does it too.

I can make it go away for a little while by removing the rear wheels, 
peeling back the rubber boot on the outer top trap rod ends, and squirting 
lithium grease liberally into the ball joint end.

Shuts it up for a week or so unless it rains sooner.

I have seen a part number for just the outboard end of the trap rod, but 
most vendors sell only the complete assembly - I seem to recall about $150 
per side, but don't quote me.

I've thought about drilling from the rear of the sealed fitting and putting 
in a grease nipple, but access isn't real good, so I might as well bite the 
bullet and replace the trap rods after I do the, and the, and the . . .

Best Regards,

Mike Arman
86 5KS, 86 5KTQ, tons of parts, all down with Cody Forbes now in Delray
90 V8Q - it isn't just a car, it's an ADVENTURE!



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