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Old 02-06-2009, 02:53 PM
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3rd vote - sway bar bushings need grease.
Old 02-06-2009, 03:20 PM
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it's the belly pan.
Old 02-06-2009, 04:19 PM
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Thanks folks. Suspect you're right on the H-sport bushings as I've never greased 'em ('til tomorrow)
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Where are the H-Sport bushings?
Old 02-18-2009, 09:27 AM
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Grease fittings on the C-clamps (2 per bar)
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Originally Posted by UnoDosTurbosQuattro
I don't recall this in past winters on the AR, but when hitting dips in the road at cold temps, there is a crunching noise from one or more of the corners. Another example would be if you go over a speed bump.

Is this "normal" for our cars?

I know some cars are notorious for this noise - e.g., my parents' Camry used to make noises very winter, and way-back-when their Cavalier used to crunch like a bag of potato chips.

Do you folks in cold climes hear this occasionally?

TIA
I forgot to post this, but on my 01 the front h-sport was rubbing on the 2 vents in the belly pan(left wear marks) that I noticed when changing oil. Cut the vents back with a cutting wheel, and noise went away.
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