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Help w/ Front Left Suspension Creaking Noise

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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Default Help w/ Front Left Suspension Creaking Noise

Hi,

I have a 2006 quad cab ram. So the past few weeks I have been noticing what would I would describe as a dry metallic creaking/squeaking sound coming from my front left suspension. Initially, I noticed it only when I am getting out of the truck and close the door, the truck would shake and I would hear this noise. I am noticing it a lot more now, hard to hear from inside the cab sometimes, but at slow speeds, when parking or going over small bumps I can hear it, it seems to be only when I am turning the wheel to the right,and once I stop turning the wheel it stops. Anyone have any thoughts?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Could be about anything. Best bet is to raise that side/front up and start tugging on sh*t. I'd start by looking at any and all bushings...
 
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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I work at a body shop and ended up putting it on our lift. Figured out it was lower control arm and upper ball joints. Dodge supplies non-greasable application from factory, but you can buy greasable products aftermarket. Hope that helps.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Ok thanks, I will start there, hopefully it's something minor.
 
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