thanks.
i think i'll start by replacing the shocks. i was planning on doing it anyway, so hopefully i'll hit the jackpot. if not, i'll try what doing what you said. and i think you're right - it doesn't seem to be serious, but rather more of an annoyance. hopefully i'll figure it out though. it's kind of embarassing to be cruising along looking cool, and then creaking everytime you start driving.
