1995 Villager Creaking Over Sharp Bumps

[alpha14]

Hello all,

In the colder Arizona winter weather (35F - 50F), my 1995 Villager has been making a loud "creaking" noise when driving over sharp speed-bumps, and sharp dips in the road (water drainage canals in parking lots). With the warmer weather (70F - 100+F) the creaking noise has disappeared, with ride height and bumper bounce tests measuring within spec.

Could it be the strut mounts?

FYI, the CV joints will need replacing.

Thanks in advance for everyone's help!

[tempfixit]

Originally Posted by alpha14

Hello all,

In the colder Arizona winter weather (35F - 50F), my 1995 Villager has been making a loud "creaking" noise when driving over sharp speed-bumps, and sharp dips in the road (water drainage canals in parking lots). With the warmer weather (70F - 100+F) the creaking noise has disappeared, with ride height and bumper bounce tests measuring within spec.

Could it be the strut mounts?

FYI, the CV joints will need replacing.

Thanks in advance for everyone's help!

Welcome to AF.

I would suspect more in the line of the sway bar bushings, geting soft from age. Have they ever been replaced??? How many miles on vehicle???

[alpha14]

I am not sure if they had been replaced. The current reading is 204,000 miles.

Are there any recommended threads/tips on checking them?