Suspension Noise at 100k, What to Look For?

[rick3000]

Hi Everyone,

I will have my 986 up on stands this weekend for an oil change, and I would like to inspect my suspension for wear. For the last 1-2 years I have been experiencing some creaking when I go over bumps. It seems to be worse when it is warm outside, which makes me think it may be something rubber, a bushing perhaps? It is intermittent, and not reproducible by shaking the car when it is parked. I have never done any suspension work on the car, and after 100k miles I am sure something needs to be replaced. I had one mechanic I trust take a look, and he said everything was fine, but he doesn't normally work on Porsches.

I don't know anything about suspension, so if anyone could provide some pointers on what to look for/inspect with idiot-proof details/instructions, it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!