Still searching for the cause of a front end squeak

azureblue · Post by **azureblue** » 21 Sep 2021, 17:14

Aaand -- it rained today. And no squeaks or thumps. Does that help to narrow it down? My under car session didn't show anything.

Post by **jonesg** » 21 Sep 2021, 23:57

maybe put it on ramps and have someone bounce it.
its preferable to jackstands because it keeps the suspension sprung (loaded).

azureblue · Post by **azureblue** » 22 Sep 2021, 08:53

Yeah, I should get some ramps. Thanks.

hu5ker555 · Post by **hu5ker555** » 24 Sep 2021, 14:19

In the colder weather, I always get a creaking sound. Pretty sure it's the stabilizer bar bushings that are factory-fused to the bar. I spray them with lubricant but never seems to help much.

In your case with a clunk, it must be something more.

Post by **vtl** » 24 Sep 2021, 15:46

Could be front subframe's rear bushings, Volvo had TSB/TJ and rubber O-rings to fix that.