The front of my van has developed a creek

2002 DODGE CARAVAN
13,000 MILES
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FLADDESFISH
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2002 dodge grand caravan - like the springs in an old mattress) what kind of problem am I looking at? It makes the creek sound when you brake or go over a bump.
May 31, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would look at the ball joints and tie rod ends, which have no grease points.
i would also look at all the bushings in the control arms as well.
the upper strut mounts can do it too.

Roy
May 31, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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