- Apr 4, 2005
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Well, I have had this horrible creaking noise coming from the front end of my 98 GT Convertible when turning and when the front end goes up and down. I changed out my lower ball joints and struts, but it's still there. Only does it when the front end is under a load (on the ground). I bought some ramps and put it up on those, then crawled under and pulled the front up and down. I have narrowed it down to 2 things. Either my lower A-Arm bushings (which have a 1/2" gap under the bolt) are making the noise, which I know now need to be replaced. Or my springs are making the noise.
So, here is my plan. I am going to buy Eibach lowering springs (1.3 or so inches lower), new a-arm bushings, and new tie-rod ends because I know I will f*&^ them up when beating them out with a hammer. Here are my questions:
1. I have the front springs figured out how to change, but how do I change the rear? What do I have to remove in order to replace them.
2. I just put sensa-tracs all around, can I still use those with the lowered springs?
3. Will I have any alignment issues when I go to the alignment shop with these lowered springs and stock strut mounts?
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!
So, here is my plan. I am going to buy Eibach lowering springs (1.3 or so inches lower), new a-arm bushings, and new tie-rod ends because I know I will f*&^ them up when beating them out with a hammer. Here are my questions:
1. I have the front springs figured out how to change, but how do I change the rear? What do I have to remove in order to replace them.
2. I just put sensa-tracs all around, can I still use those with the lowered springs?
3. Will I have any alignment issues when I go to the alignment shop with these lowered springs and stock strut mounts?
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!