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super creaky

my suspension creaks like crazy when i turn my wheel, what might this be? it only recently started
 
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my suspension creaks like crazy when i turn my wheel, what might this be? it only recently started
ball joints most likely.

either that or your tie-rod ends.
 
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Originally Posted by smorrison1
ball joints most likely.

either that or your tie-rod ends.
i agree... have you checked your wheel bearings recently?
 
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i have not checked either, do you think they need greasing or something? or replacement.
 
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[cue music]

It's a very creaky truck,
The kind you won't drive home to mother...
...Super Creak! Super Creak!...
 
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lol. seems to me its only there when its really dry and cold.
 
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x2, i have that in my vic. you guys thing tie-rod ends or ball joints?
 
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ball joints do need greased, but usually only if they are replaced, if theyve been on there for awhile, you may want to think about replacing them.

as far as tie-rod ends go, they do go bad, I have a bad pitman arm and its gay, I drive down the road and my truck will slightly veer one way or another, but there is no gap in the steering wheel.
 
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