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Old 03-26-2008, 10:29 AM
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Default 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!!!!
 
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Default 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
 
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Default 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.
 
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https://dodgeforum.com/m_1220585/tm.htm
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.
Is the squeaking coming from inside or outside?
 
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Default RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!

just inside the wheel well....and its louder on the driver's side i would say.
 
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Default 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.
 
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Default 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.
 
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Default RE: 03 Durango mystery front end squeak? HELP!

being able to shift out of "P" without pressing the brake.
I have always been able to do that... as long as the key is in the accessories position (or whatever the first click is)i can shift out of park..
 
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Default 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?
 
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Default 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.
 


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