2003 eclipse gt creaks when i stop and start in front

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
100,000 MILES
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2003V6GT
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when i brake or accelerate from a dead stop, the front right end of my car creaks. best way to describe the sound is a creak. only happens when my front end pitches up or down,not when turning. any ideas
Jan 3, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You'll have to crawl underneath and listen while a helper bounces the car. You can also have an inspection done at a tire and alignment shop. The most common suspects are the inner anti-sway bar bushings and the ball joints. Control arm bushings can do that too but they aren't as common.
Jan 4, 2012 at 12:06 AM
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