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Old 11-13-2005, 08:58 AM
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Default Suspension makes weird raspy noise in cold weather.

The front suspension on my 96 TA makes a weird raspy noise (tough to explain) whenever I go over speed bumps or anything significant bump in the road. It only does this in cold weather though. Once it's above 60 degrees or so outside you don't hear a thing. Just seems odd to me, has anyone else had this problem?
Also the rear passenger suspension assembly creaks a bit in the cold too... It's a mystery to me scoob...
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yeah, mine i think is similar. Mostly in cold weather it gets like that. I thing that the bushings need some grease like in the sway bars. I could be wrong or there may be some other parts needing lube.
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Glad to know I'm not the only one...
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I'm kind of new to this forum. How did you get the pic that says "shortdogg" to appear in your post?
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Originally Posted by Rocktagon
I'm kind of new to this forum. How did you get the pic that says "shortdogg" to appear in your post?

It's my signature. Look in user support & resources for info on how to make one.
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hey, i have the similar problem on my 98 ta, its from the right rear of the suspension... almost like a bed when putting heavy weight on it, it creeks. and i've found that after it rains hard, or i wash my car... it doesnt make a sound, for about a day or two afterwards, hahahha.
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Almost every vehicle I've owned does this. Go over a big bump in extreme cold and the suspension groans a little. Nothing to worry about.
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both of my firebirds have done the same thing. one was a 94 formula with 167K, the current is a 00 ws6 with 90K. I think its the DeCrapon shocks...




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