Hey guys, recently I have been hearing some creaking coming from my front suspension. It sounds like it is mostly or only coming from the passenger side. It usually just happens while driving straight down the road, no increase while turning or hitting a bump. Any ideas on what could be causing this?

 

Does the creaking increase along with the speed? Do you hear it when the car is not running but the engine is started? If you don't hear it while driving over bumps or while turning then it's probably the wheel bearing.

 

It does not increase with speed, nor do I hear it while the car is running but not moving. I have replaced a wheel bearing before so I know what that sounds like and it is not that.

 

Just an update, the sound seems to be coming just from the whole front suspension not just the left side as I previously thought. Also, it is more of a rattling sound that usually is heard most often during low speeds rather than high speeds.

 

well there's 5 ball joints under there - 2 upper, 2 lower and the tie rod. check all them for play. oh, and two more in drop link..

 

maybe its the Cv joint. i know you said it didn't increase on turns. but.. suspension rattle.. .
or maybe the susp arms arn't tight at the inboard end. or maybe the rubbers shot there.

 

Probably the bushings, my rear suspension creaks from something as little as getting in or out of the car because the bushings are shot.