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sqeaking sound while turning what could it be?

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Old 07-03-2015, 04:14 PM
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Question sqeaking sound while turning what could it be?

my truck has been making a loud sqeaking sound from the front drivers side when I turn its now getting pretty loud.my upper ball joints are all new but the bottom ones are old so what could it be?
 

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Old 07-03-2015, 10:40 PM
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Lower ball joints tie rods. Upper lower control arm bushings
 
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Old 07-04-2015, 01:51 AM
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ok the tie rod ends are new but the inners are old guess I got some things to check out.thanks 4 the info.
 
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Old 07-04-2015, 05:47 PM
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Lift the front and go to shaking. Something will have excessive play, unless you have an issue with the rack...
 
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turns out its the lower front control arm bushing I sprayed silicone on it and its still making the sound.Can I spray catalyst spray on a rubber bushing or no?
 

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Use white lithium grease.


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limited slip making noise like that?
 



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