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Date:         Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:27:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
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First significant drive today after replacing my steering rack, strut
rod bushings, and upper ball joints.


On the initial test runs around the neighborhood, there was a lot of
noise in the front suspension, right under my feet, which seemed to
settle down after a few turns and stops.  I assumed that it was just
the strut rods "finding their place" with the new bushings.


Today, while everything was quiet for the most part, whenever I would
go over a sudden bump (e.g. parking lot speed bump) I could still
hear and feel that creak, almost a twanging sound like a spring
stretching.  Can the springs be that noisy?


Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL
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