Squeaky front end?
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Squeaky front end?
I've done a search, but only came up with WD-40...
I'm actually asking on behalf of a friend who drives an F-150. His front end (stock suspension) squeaks horribly; while turning, going straight, and over low-speed bumps. We've discussed lubricating all of the bushings, but haven't done anything yet.
I've heard to use WD-40, bearing grease, or silicone spray. I've also heard arguments against using all of the above. Aside from taking the front end apart and individually greasing the bushings and such, what would you all recommend to shoot on the bushings in an attempt to alleviate the noise?
I'm actually asking on behalf of a friend who drives an F-150. His front end (stock suspension) squeaks horribly; while turning, going straight, and over low-speed bumps. We've discussed lubricating all of the bushings, but haven't done anything yet.
I've heard to use WD-40, bearing grease, or silicone spray. I've also heard arguments against using all of the above. Aside from taking the front end apart and individually greasing the bushings and such, what would you all recommend to shoot on the bushings in an attempt to alleviate the noise?
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Originally Posted by a311fanam
ugh you may need new balljoints to stop the problem
I'm not too sure if the ball joints have grease fittings - if they did, we wouldn't have to replace the ball joints. At least not yet. I'm guessing that they are not greasable...
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dont worry about the balljoints. i had same problem.
im guessing you have cranked tbars right?
I did and i ended up turning them down alittle bit because of this. The upper control arms could possibly be loose. check those. also the tie rod bushings are most likely really dirty and need to be regreased along with other bushings. thats what i did and all fixed!
im guessing you have cranked tbars right?
I did and i ended up turning them down alittle bit because of this. The upper control arms could possibly be loose. check those. also the tie rod bushings are most likely really dirty and need to be regreased along with other bushings. thats what i did and all fixed!
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Its most likely your balljoints. If you do quite a bit of off-roading you will eventually break the rubber boot on he joints and get sand and other junk in there that will dry out the grease and make it squeek. Replacing the balljoints on my truck was easy, but my friends full-size was a bit more difficult. Just look at the balljoint itself and see if there is anything you see that doesnt look right or take some pictures, that will help everyone out to decifer the problem.
Justin
Justin
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