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Help with a squeeky/creaking front end?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Bill J., Apr 5, 2015.

  1. Apr 5, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    Bill J.

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    Hi everyone... The noises are driving my crazy!! When I turn the steering wheel in Drive or Reverse (even when not moving), the front end is making some un-Godly squeeking - oddly, it won't do it if I'm in Park or Neutral. As I'm laying under the front end and my wife turns the wheel, the noises sound like they're coming from wheel to wheel (everything creaks!). Other than replacing every bushing & joint, any one else have similar issues? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks... Bill.
     
  2. Apr 5, 2015 at 5:41 PM
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    Blacktaco2042

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    check balljoints
     
  3. Apr 5, 2015 at 6:04 PM
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    Bill J.

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    Thanks. I do know that they're not "loose", but yeah, they may be lacking sufficient grease/lube.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2021 at 1:02 PM
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    TexasTacoLT

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    I realize this is a really old thread.

    I'm having similar issues. Seems to only happen when I'm turning the wheel to the right (clockwise). Also squeaks a little when front suspension compresses. I figured it's most likely the ball joints.

    Just wondering if OP ever found resolution to this problem?
     

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