Squeaky squeaky, somewhere in the front suspension Options

[iankarr]

Hi guys,

My car has developed a strange nearly constant squeak. I originally thought is was coming from under the dash, but I now think it's in the front left suspension. It seems to be worse on a relatively level road...as if something is rubbing in a squeaky sweet spot. When I push down on the left front fender I def hear a squeak, though it's not quite as high pitched as when I'm driving. The really strange part is that sometimes the squeak goes a away completely....and then returns from out of the blue.

Any ideas? Thanks!

[iankarr]

Thanks Rory and Brain Trust. Few questions...

– If I find that the control arm has scored the torsion bar, is that then a "must replace"? I know that on an axle, even a small score creates a weak spot where it can shear. Wondering if that's the same case with the front torsion bar....or is rust the primary concern since the metal is exposed in the scored area?

– Since I'm going to have to change the control arm bushings, is there anything else I should replace "while I'm in there?".

I'm sure I'll have to do an alignment when all is said and done, but is there anything I can do to keep the geometry close so driving it to the alignment shop isn't a terrifying tug-of-war? I assume marking everything will help, but wondering if there are special tricks....

Thanks!