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Old May 16, 2001 | 03:47 PM
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body is creaking when i roll down the driveway....

hey is there any way i can eliminate body creaking and flexing? mabey like sub-frame connectors? or a strut tower brace?? i got an 85 trans am with t-tops....please let me know......
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Old May 16, 2001 | 03:59 PM
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Subframe connectors will help eliminate body flex. A strut tower brace, especially a 3 point design, will keep the shock towers square to the body.
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Old May 16, 2001 | 04:01 PM
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Mine does the same thing. How much are subframe connectors and how hard are they to install? Thanks.

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Old May 16, 2001 | 04:38 PM
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The subframes are generally around 250 and have to be welded in, but they do offer bolt in.

I'm thinking of getting Global West subframes and lower control arms myself.


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Old May 17, 2001 | 11:54 AM
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Rebuilding the front end and the rear with stiffer bushings would probably stop the creaking and give you much better handling then what your running on.
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Old May 17, 2001 | 03:06 PM
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While sfc's and a 3pt strut tower brace and new suspension bushings will help keep the flex under control and help a LOT, don't think your car will be without squeaks. I have all three of the above upgrades, and my car squeaks more than I'd like it to. Probably a lot less than with out the pieces, but it still not anything like a new car (or slightly used one).

I'd recommend putting on the pieces, just don't expect too much.
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Old May 17, 2001 | 03:36 PM
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I've installed the Global West SFCs; they're great. Pics if anyone wants.

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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Re: body is creaking when i roll down the driveway....

pics to tripingeorge@hotmail.com
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Re: body is creaking when i roll down the driveway....

grease all point under the car with a grease gun...subframe connectors, strut bar, energy suspension bushings...



roll cage...hmmm....
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