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Just come back after first trip out with van and can't wait to go again. On the way back the stabiliser bar was creaking like mad. It was that bad OH stopped and took it off, which stopped the creaking instantly. Don't worry we took our time and arrived home in one piece.

We were wandering if anyone else has had the same thing happen or if there is something wrong with the stabiliser bar.

Cheers

Fatcontroler.

I had this a couple of years ago with a leaf type stabiliser. I solved it by spraying it with wd40 when in the released position.

Hope this helps

John

Just come back after first trip out with van and can't wait to go again. On the way back the stabiliser bar was creaking like mad. It was that bad OH stopped and took it off, which stopped the creaking instantly. Don't worry we took our time and arrived home in one piece.

We were wandering if anyone else has had the same thing happen or if there is something wrong with the stabiliser bar.

Cheers

Fatcontroler.

hi its dust,take off the pads and clean them then refit or buy new ones.dont get WD40 on the pads.

Yes had the same problem creaking like mad, if you step on the stablizer bracket it also creaks but only after towing for a while. Quiet as a chapel mouse for the first 20 miles or so! Towed with out the stablizer this week end but does need sorting. I tow with a Isuzu bighorn so not essential but would be nice to know what the problem is!

Ben

My problem was with the bracket fixed on the van rather than the stablizer it's self!

Ben

Quote: Originally posted by deep on 25/3/2007

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I had this a couple of years ago with a leaf type stabiliser. I solved it by spraying it with wd40 when in the released position.

Hope this helps

John

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If the stabiliser is new, it may be the arm sliding back and forth in the plastic shoe on the A frame of the van. If it is only when turning, it could be the friction pads.  Adjust tension in line with manufacturer's instructions, but definitely do not lubricate or spray with anything.

Bertie.

Hi Chalkie56,

Just come in from work,

Fatcontroler

DO NOT SPRAY PADS WITH LUBRICANT OF ANY FORM.

they work on friction so they need to be oil free when been out on long runs they pick up dirt from the road so sometimes need to be striped and cleaned one way is to use methelated spirts on the pads. they will need to be set to the corect tension when they are reasembled

Thanks for all your coments,

Think we'll try stripping it down and cleaning it first.

If that doesn't work will try turning the radio up just like Chalkie56.

Cheers Fatcontroler