What would cause squeaking and rattling noise to come from the front wheel when going through rough roads? I though is was the suspension but after I upgraded to the AGX+Progress I'm still getting the same sounds. My springs are insulated so its not that. I'm thinking maybe its the stabilizer bar or the control arm bushing. Any suggestions?

 

Definitely check your front stabilizer bar bushings. If you're 97 has the original ones, then its safe to say that they are dried out and worn. Scope out the end links too, man......wouldnt rule them out as being some of the noise source. The bushings in my 98 went bad on mye earlier this year.........and once i replaced them.......voila, noise was gone. It didnt sound like such a POS anymore. The bushings are cheap.......got them from Nissan for 8 bucks. The end links are more expensive, but the end result will help your problem.

 

Thanks alot. Is there any place that I can get the bushings online?

 

I dont know about online......just go down to the Nissan parts dept and pick up a pair....real inexpensive. They are just rubber bushings that go around the stabilizer bar. Simple stuff. One idea on keeping them in good shape, is to spray them with silicone spray every couple of months... The rubber absorbs the silicone and keeps them from drying out. This is a must for your cv joint boots, radiator hoses....etc. Hope you make out alright, my friend.