Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

crazy squeaking on driver side front end??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-31-2008
jamiec's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Chillicothe, Oh
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
crazy squeaking on driver side front end??

My truck was going fine and I parked it on a Friday. Then on Saturday I spray painted my frame black. Then on Monday I left for work and now the drivers side front wheel is squeaking horribly! Squeaks when I turn bounce it up and down and all the time when I'm driving. I've sprayed everything with grease and it didn't even quite it down a little bit. Any ideas what it could be?? Thanks!
 
  #2  
Old 03-31-2008
mossyoak03's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
sounds to me like your wheel bearings are shot. do you know how to check them?
 
  #3  
Old 03-31-2008
jamiec's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Chillicothe, Oh
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yeah I know how to check my wheel bearings. Jack it up and wiggle the tire right? I don't think its that though because it squeaks while just sitting still if you lift up and push down on that side with your hands.
 
  #4  
Old 03-31-2008
mossyoak03's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
maybe some squeaky shocks can you pin point where its coming from?
 
  #5  
Old 03-31-2008
vansnxtweek's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 2,667
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Maybe paint got on a bushing somewhere? That could maybe put a coating over it and squeak...just a guess though
 
  #6  
Old 03-31-2008
jamiec's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Chillicothe, Oh
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
nevermind after closer inspection its the drivers side lower ball joint! Thanks for the replys!!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rizoss16
Suspension Tech
24
05-24-2021 09:09 AM
Bluejayz79
Suspension Tech
1
03-28-2014 03:03 PM
eric1991
General Ford Ranger Discussion
5
01-16-2012 08:09 PM
AkRowdyA78
General Technical & Electrical
8
12-13-2011 01:17 PM



Quick Reply: crazy squeaking on driver side front end??



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:28 AM.