Front Suspension

[just rolling]

I am a recent proud owner of a 96 MK111. It has done 90K and a very nice ride indeed. It has been serviced by Lexus dealers from new(with their dealer inconsistentcies, but that is another story).

Well anyway, today I noticed a creaking noise from the front suspension, driving over bumps.However, after parking the car for say 20 mins and start driving again it disappeared, but reappeared after a about another 20 mins. It seems to creak once the car is warmed up. I hope to put it down to the very hot weather today, but will check the position tomorrow.

Any ideas?

[recalcitrant]

Same thing happened to my car. Was told that it could be anti roll bar bushes have gone?

[chips229]

If the car goes through a MOT ok then i wouldnt worry to much,just dry joints in the suspension.On really old cars they used to have grease nipples to keep parts running smooth.

Cheers chips.

[just rolling]

If the car goes through a MOT ok then i wouldnt worry to much,just dry joints in the suspension.On really old cars they used to have grease nipples to keep parts running smooth.

Cheers chips.

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Thanks,

Since my post the creaking noise has stopped.

It passed it's MOT 2 months ago and was serviced by (Jemca Bromley) last month. I mentioned that it could have been the weather that day. I believe was one of the hottest day for many years, so your comments about dry joints tie in with my thoughts.

The only thing is, do I just live with it in extreme weather conditions?

[chips229]

Id keep me money in me pocket and live with until it fails on the MOT ;)

Cheers chips.

Since my post the creaking noise has stopped.

It passed it's MOT 2 months ago and was serviced by (Jemca Bromley) last month. I mentioned that it could have been the weather that day. I believe was one of the hottest day for many years, so your comments about dry joints tie in with my thoughts.

The only thing is, do I just live with it in extreme weather conditions?

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