Suspension Noise When Cold?

[Metro Gray]

So temperatures are dipping below freezing around here and over the past couple of days I've noticed a really loud noise from the front and rear suspension when going over bumps.

This only happens when temps are below 20 F and seems to go away as the car warms up although not completely until the outside temps have reach 30F.

Dealer wants me to bring it in but I know that by the time I reach them (1 Hour away) the car will be warmed up and it will not reproduce the noise.

Anyone have similar issues and know the cause?

 

[GoFast]

its very very normal

 

[Metro Gray]

Just found this thread: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123731987&highlight=windsheild+squeak

I guess its the bushings contracting and allowing slippage between the sway bar and bushing. Makes sense.

 

[Sport6]

Can I change my forum name every time I get a new avatar too?

 

[GoFast]

Actually I change my avatar to fit the name. Smartass lol

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(hah)

 

[LukeP]

Don't bother taking the car to the dealer to have the bushings swapped. The noise came back next winter season. I think you have to take the compromises of a racing style suspension setup as they come! I'm still impressed at the handling and ride comfort this car affords for what it is. I've driven in cars that handle no better, respond no better, but basically crash everytime there's a bump. WHAM! WHAM WHAM!

 

[Sport6]

I had mine replaced in October, still make noise on the new bushings... not a fix.

Edit: Had them replaced because the swaybar clunked over bumps.

 

[mckraut]

I have the exact same problem, it makes me cringe every time I go over a speed bump.

 

[destrux]

Do a search... I've posted a fix for this problem about 4 times now. I'm not reposting it. If you want the squeak gone and to stop the clunk from coming back... do a search.