I totally understand the creaking. In fact, I had it on my 90 Teg for the first time last week, but since then every so often it makes noise. At first it sounded like the front, but now the back. I'm pretty sure the guy I bought it off did little maintenance and it probably needs one or all of your mentioned items. I guess I have to get under that baby and check. I rarely have load so it must be something that needs replacing, I'm sure. Out with the pocketbook again! The money I have put into this car! grrr

It's actually kinda embarassing because the car looks and sounds nice, but then there is this creaking noise and it sounds like an old piece of crap. lol!