Creaky/Squeaky suspension

[Wattoh]

Every so often the rear-nearside suspension creaks (I assume it is the suspension - it is more of a creak than a squeak [ I can't believe I'm writing this!!]). It creaks for a journey - as the car goes up and down over the road, until I park the car - then all is silent for the next trip and for perhaps 4 or 5 days when all of a sudden I have another creaky journey! I wondered if it had to do with hot/cold weather but I cannot see a connection there, and it will start creaking from starting off cold, so not a problem that occurs when the car has warmed up. Nothing appears to trigger it - whether speed bumps or large pot-holes, for example.

Any ideas?

Whilst writing: I have done the "lifestyle change" and moved from London to the Cotswolds - very nice too, so far! Anyone recommend an indep MB garage in my area? I think Gloucester may have a good one?? Anyone recommend the MB main dealer in Stratford on Avon?

Thanks!

 

[BlackC55]

Roll bar bushes?

Ball joints?

 

[MikeCoupe]

This is the exact same thing I have. Although you managed to word it far better! Hope you find what it is, Im still trying to find the source of mine

 

[100%Bitch]

Knee joints?

 

[television]

Knee joints?

not at your tender age

 

[television]

As Black C55, spray the bushes with some PTFE or Silicon lubricant, if no joy it will be the ball joints

 

[Wattoh]

Thanks everyone. I will try Malcolm's suggestion - once I ahve googled PTFE...and silicon lubricant...oh, and bushes....!

If it is the ball joints or bushes which need replacing, can I just do the one side, or should the other rear be done as well?

 

[Legoman]

i suggest you do both , if ones worn your almost guaranteed that the other side is shot too.