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Pro
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From: Vettemod.com For the C3 People
St. Jude Donor '06
Lowered to no bolts up front. Never heard any noise nor any problems. Going to Forum Cruise-in got caught in rain for about 20 miles. Turning off interstate in Nashville I thought my front end was fixen to come out/off and or brakes, I was freaking, it sounded like something really bad 
Still not sure if it was sway bar bushings, connecting rod bushings for steering, or the spring laying on swing arm. A day of cruisng in Bowling Green and the noise went away.
THis was the first and only time my car has been in rain, since I have owned it.
Still not sure if it was sway bar bushings, connecting rod bushings for steering, or the spring laying on swing arm. A day of cruisng in Bowling Green and the noise went away.
THis was the first and only time my car has been in rain, since I have owned it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Murphy TX
First and most typical suspension creaking cause by far is the swaybar bushings.
Possibly by lowering you rotated them and a non-lubed or rusted area is now rubbing the bushing. I'd pull 'em apart and put in some grease. If it stops then you know you've got it.
I grease the living heck out of mine, and then just wipe excess up after tightening. Quiet as can be for > year and many track days.
Possibly by lowering you rotated them and a non-lubed or rusted area is now rubbing the bushing. I'd pull 'em apart and put in some grease. If it stops then you know you've got it.
I grease the living heck out of mine, and then just wipe excess up after tightening. Quiet as can be for > year and many track days.
Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Chesapeake Virginia
I lowered my car in the front with no bolts as well. I do notice a noise similiar to the one you described when making slow sharp turns but lately it has gone away. It must be the spring rubbing against the control arm. I wouldnt worry about it because I am not. 
Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Chesapeake Virginia
Well if it really bothers you.....maybe you should get some thin rubber material and put it between the control arm and the spring and see if that makes the noise stop which I think it would. If that doesnt work then its probally your sway bar end link making the noise.
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