Suspension Cradle

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Hershey

What issues could be caused by pulling down the suspension cradle farther than normal ? Would that possibly make the car creak and crunch much more frequent and louder? Or could it be the struts weren't installed properly (bushings) or something else or a combination of all?

That depends on what they left connected to it. If they removed everything than nothing would be stretched. If they left the steering rack attached, then the steering column gets pulled against (as well as the plastic piece that kind of seals the steering column entry) and the end links as well.

If they left the control arms attached, then they were tugging on the CV joints and risked ripping the boots.

If the left the rear tranny mount attached, then they were yanking against all of the motor mounts.

If they left the sway bar attached, then they yanked against its bushings.

I still don't understand why they dropped the sub frame.