Creaking going over bumps

[Thelt]

When I go over a large bump I am getting a creaking sound. Is this more likely to be a spring or a shock? It is not a big deal but it is kind of annoying.

 

[Ritsui]

It is substantially more likely to be a spring than shock, but where is it coming from? I think the most likely things to "creak" going over a bump would be the front sway bar (rotates as a tire lifts) or the rear leaf springs.

 

[IAmTodd]

Rear sway bar bushings. Lube or replace.

 

[rhyno]

My 2002 limited does the same thing. I found a quick fix to be to lube the front bushings (i think they were on the a-arms). Even wd40 would work for the time being. The squeek for me is mainly in the winter when its really cold. Try that before you go replacing anything.

 

[Thelt]

It sounds like it is coming from the rear.

 

[camaro_guy_z28]

My 02 also does this. It seems to primarily come from the front end drivers side. I can't pinpoint where its coming from.

 

[dmac156]

My 2004 is doing the same thing. It's coming from the front of the vehicle. I can press down and hear the creaking on both sides. I think I'll try the WD40 suggestion from Rhyno.

 

[shadowless127]

my 03 does this from the front, but not always. Just sounds like it needs lube. Will wd40 the bushins next time I get under it.

 

[justchecking]

I did my front first bushings first. It was easy. Then I was going to do the back, but just doing the front fixed it.