What the thread found

• Creaking sounds during drop time checks and panning may originate from a loose glue connection between the top stage and the post.
• The issue is more likely to occur with longer or heavier configurations than with shorter practice setups.
• The noise can be heard on both Ultra 1 and Ultra 2 sled models.

Depends on

• The exact source of the noise was not definitively identified in this discussion.
• Only reported during drop time operations, not in all use cases.
• One user suspects the top stage but had not conclusively diagnosed the problem at time of posting.

Parts

Top Stage

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