2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Squeaky front end

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 12, 2022 | 12:27 PM
  #1  
HD Kowboi's Avatar
HD Kowboi
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 117
Likes: 1
From: Central Texas
Default Squeaky front end

Like the title says, I have a squeaky front end.

I have a 2001 2wd 1500 ram and I've just replaced the upper control arms with ball joints, the lower ball joints, the inner and outer tie rod ends, the pitman arm and idler arm and it's still squeaking like a ford.

I'm about to do the sway bar end links and bushings and possibly the front shocks. Any ideas on why it squeaks so bad? It's driving me crazy.
 
Reply
Old Oct 12, 2022 | 06:09 PM
  #2  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,376
Likes: 4,209
From: Clayton MI
Default

Will it squeak when it is sitting still? If so, grab another warm body, have them turn the wheels, while you try and locate where the noise is coming from.
 
Reply
Old Oct 13, 2022 | 02:24 PM
  #3  
HD Kowboi's Avatar
HD Kowboi
Thread Starter
|
Professional
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 117
Likes: 1
From: Central Texas
Default

Originally Posted by HeyYou
Will it squeak when it is sitting still? If so, grab another warm body, have them turn the wheels, while you try and locate where the noise is coming from.
Haven't tried that but it does seem to be coming from the right front. I have sway bar end links bushings on the way, think I might order some shocks while I'm at it.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:40 PM.