[V8] suspension Creak

[S_Matus]

I know that the front control arm is the only way to get a new ball joint.  I purchased L&R for $150.  
 
I too have been looking into replacing these components.  I think there has been a post about replacing all of the suspension bushings.  Let us know the cost and hours/difficulty to compete. Please : )
 
Scott.
 
 
 
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:53:14 -0800
From: "Jeremy Ward" <jward at mti-interactive.com>
Subject: RE: [V8] Creaking from rear suspension - upgrading the
	suspension	bits?
To: "William Gutierrez" <lundabo at msn.com>, <v8 at audifans.com>
Message-ID:
	<A30711979A4DEF4ABCB18A2F3462270B8664E3 at mtisrv02.moandted.org>
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Hey Bill, I am experiencing something similar with mine.  After I park
the V8, set the emergency brake and get out, the rear suspension makes 
a
CREAK noise (no overweight jokes, please) :-)  It has done this ever
since I bought the car 2.5 years ago.

All along, I have assumed that it was the rear break pads / rotors, but
I think you may be right in that it is coming from the suspension
components.  I also get a pop or thump from up front on certain driving
conditions.

Has anyone ever gone through the front and rear suspension and replaced
all of the bushings, ball joints, rubber bits, etc?  What all is
involved process wise?  Anyone have a proper parts list and rough idea
on cost?  

You don't have to buy the whole rear trailing arm assemblies or the
front track control arm assemblies, do you?  I am assuming you can just
press in new bushings / rubber bits...  Is Jeremy dreaming again?

I am assuming this will go a long way towards making my 157k baby feel
new again.  I would appreciate comments from those who have noticed a
difference after doing this.

TIA,

- Jeremy



		
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