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Dec 9, 2011

tkelly656

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noise when going over speed bumps and bumps

how can i stop my suspenion from make noise when i hit bumps or speed bumps? i have a 99 ford ranger 3.0L with big leaf springs and i was woundering what i could do

Dec 9, 2011

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What kind of noise. Clunk, pop, squeak ? Either ball joints or shocks

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sqeak

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sqeak

check/lube ball joints if they have zerk fittings.

Dec 9, 2011

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Yup lube the ball joints.

Dec 9, 2011

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Wheres the squeak coming from? I've also had leaf springs make squeaky noises if they have sand/grit caught between them. A good washing and some wd-40 will take care of that if its the leaf springs