I have a 98 1.8tq with 17" rims. I'm having a serious problem with the rubber bushings around the tie rods and the lower control arms. They keep cracking and letting all the grease out. Now after the snow is gone my suspension is creaking. Did anyone have the same problem? If so what did you do to fix it? Is there any where I can get replacement bushings that are made of something more durable?

 

what do you mean keep cracking? have you ever replaced them? did you ever add grease in them?. too much grease can make them explode. you can't get replacement bushings, you need to replace the whole arm

 

Check these out
Front:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270674
Rear:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270618

They're pricy but look solid and 034 knows whats up.