Not me, the car.

 

has anyone ever used a spray on lubricant like WD40 on the various joints and things on the suspension? It’s just passed it’s MOT with no issues, however I’ve noticed over the last 6 months or so that the odd linkage or joint may be in need of some attention. Thoughts?

Better to use a bike chain lubricant like GT40 or a silicone lubricant. WD40 is a water displacement fluid that smells of fish  

Dont use wd40 not good for rubber joints plenty of spray greases available 

yeah, I've noticed there's a slight creaking sound from the suspension, both coming on and off the drive.

 

I've just put it down to the car not being used as much.

As above, WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. Find a silicone or grease spray. I have found similar so plan get a can of grease and climb under the car for 10 minutes. Once a year should suffice... for me anyway.

I suppose I was just using WD40 as an example of a sprayable thingy. Will find some silicone type spray and get to it. Thankyou 

As said by another poster, GT-85 is great for creaky joints. It penetrates well, but does not attack rubber or plastics. It contains PTFE (Teflon) which leaves a dry lubricant on things once the solvent evaporates. It's great stuff, and as a bonus, it smells lovely  

I lived with creaky suspension for a few years on my VRS then finally tackled it. I replaced the two bushings on the front control arms with bushing from PS Bushings: https://psbushings.co.uk/

 

Do it ASAP!

How easy was this to do Jordy, any photos of what you did or how they look now, did it make the ride firmer?

Edited 7 May, 20215 yr by Michaeldavis39

19 hours ago, Michaeldavis39 said:

How easy was this to do Jordy, any photos of what you did or how they look now, did it make the ride firmer?

 

I don't have any photos of the installation unfortunately. Basically you just remove the control arms, press the old bushings out, and then press the new ones in, and re-install the control arms.

 

I would recommend removing the control arms and taking them to a local mechanic/workshop with a press to take them out. You will need a bench vice or press to put the new ones in. It may be easier to get the mechanic/workshop to do both steps.

 

This ECS guide is for replacing the entire control arm assembly but gives you a good idea: https://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3e01bf511d4da3315c66902d6.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/PDF_20122_VW_MK7_Golf_Performance_Control_Arm_Kit_Install.pdf

 

This is the bushing kit from PSB: https://psbushings.co.uk/product/skoda-octavia-mk3-complete-front-wishbone-polyurethane-psb-bush-kit-2013-to-2017/

 

Take this opportunity to replace both bushings on the front control arm. I replaced one, hoping it would cure the creak, but then had to replace the other also. Should've done both at the same time.

 

You'll also need an alignment after.