I completely rebuilt the front end of my 1984 300D. Replaced all ball joints, tie rods, bushings, etc. Still squeeked over large speed bumps. Turned out to be the brake rod mount on one side. Didn't see that listed, and it's often overlooked when doing a front end rebuild...
Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 12/21/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking > noise > when passing over speed bumps? Car in question is a 1985 300CD with new > shocks, ball joints, upper and lower control arms, etc. - so clean > underneath that you could eat off the bottom of the front end if you could > figure out a way to flip the car over like a pancake. > > I exaggerate but you catch my drift. There appears to be nothing left to > replace yet the noise persists - especially during COLD weather. The > creak > makes this beautiful car sound like a jalopy. >
