Our 85 Vanagon does this also when it gets cold.  Not sure if it is the
bushings for the A arm, or the shock that is causing it (right hand side on
ours).

I have not fixed it yet on our van.

Not much help, but at least you know someone else has the problem....
<grin>.

Howard

On 20 Feb 2003 at 10:28, Marla Stelk wrote:

> Hello listees,
>
> This is the first severely cold winter that I've had my van in yet, and I have
> discovered that it creaks like crazy under the front end when its below
> freezing.  Anyone had this happen?  I know my shocks need to be replaced,
> still waiting to see if the guy I sent money to actually sends them to me or
> not, but does anyone have any other ideas what I should look at?
>
> Peace,
> Marla
> '87 Westy GL Van "Morrison"
>
>
>
>
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