03 Durango mystery front end squeak? Shifter Switch!
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From:
03 Durango mystery front end squeak? Shifter Switch!
Its an extremly loud squeak coming from the front end. Does it whether the vehicle is moving or not. I have replaced the upper and lower ball joints on two different occasions. As well as the tie rod ends. It has been squeaking consistently for about 3 years now. I have been to 3 or 4 different mechanics in 2 different states and they were all baffled. I love my durango but that infernal squeak is about to push me over the edge. Can anyone offer any suggestions, or has anyone had any similar experiences? PLZZZZ HELP!!!!
All Star
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
From: Oshawa, ON, Canada
RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!
does it squeak over bumps? verrrry good chance that its the sway bar bushings... It has happened to me since I gt my D 3 years ago.. they dry rot, and SQUEAK LIKE A ****...i think there are OEM replacements, you may just have to go to the dealership to get them... search the forum, this issue came up recently
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From:
RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!
it does indeed squeak when i go over bumps. it also squeaks if i slightly move the steering wheel to the left and right, and/or rock the vehichle back and forth.
All Star
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
From: Oshawa, ON, Canada
RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!
https://dodgeforum.com/m_1220585/tm.htm
Is the squeaking coming from inside or outside?
aftermarket polyeurthane bushings. no one makes a kit for the 00 durango. It's custom fit so you have to get the fittings and try to get a exact match for replacement. I spent way too much time and energy researching this on internet and talking to a few people at the counter concerning this and it is pretty much trial and error match and fit. I decided to go back to oem bushings.
RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!
I would go with the swaybar bushing replacment that Deerang recommended. Mine squeaked when the D gets rocked in any direction, moving or stationary. After replacing the bushings, no more squeaks.
RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!
Wow... I was getting ready to post the exact same question. Im having the SAME Exact issue with squeeking. I gotta take mine in for some work anyways.... Might as well get this done along with the Window motor issue, stalling and the D being able to shift out of "P" without pressing the brake.
Trending Topics
All Star
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
From: Oshawa, ON, Canada
RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!
being able to shift out of "P" without pressing the brake.
Hall Of Fame
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 14,228
Likes: 19
From: Riverton, UT
RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!
Me too!
I have never looked into the stearing column to see what was going on. There should be a small locking device that is gummed up or worn out or something.
Let us know the fix?
I have never looked into the stearing column to see what was going on. There should be a small locking device that is gummed up or worn out or something.
Let us know the fix?
Professional
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From: Killeen, TX & St. Paul, MN
RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!
I would try to squeeze myself under the truck with a can of wd40 or something every few days and track down the squeak. Throwing parts at your truck can get expensive.