I have intermittent but frequent rattling and higher pitch chirping noises coming from the front end of my 2000 Durango 5.9 4x4. When I recently got my Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires, the tire shop checked the alignment, and said that it is out of alignment, but they could not realign it until numerous parts are replaced, including the steering (pinion?) rack, ball joints, and might have even said U joints. I have misplaced their estimate, but it was over $1,000 for all of the parts and labor. Can anyone tell me which part(s) specifically might cause the noises I am hearing, and in what priority I should replace what parts of my front end? Thanks.............

 

Clicking and chirping is usually a CV joint. Inspect your boots. While you're there, inspect the other components. Replace suspect ones. If I had the truck in front of me, I could probably tell you, but I don't, so you will have to inspect it yourself. If unsure, take pictures of the ball joints, tie rod ends, CV joints, etc and post them here.