I've got a 93 dakota I just did the front end on. Replaced tie rods inner and outer. Wheel bearings, rotors, calipers, and upper and lower ball joints. Drove great with no noise anywhere. Got an alignment and now it groans while low speed braking and I can feel it in my brake pedal if I turn close to full lock. Kind of upset because I just did all that work, but I know I still need sway bar and control arm bushings.
Wheel bearings sometimes get abused on install or not installed completely flush *especially if rust isn’t scraped off or if the machine press configuration isn’t aligned properly, or pressed too quickly. When any of this happens, they can make noise all over again and also wear out prematurely.
@MrTravisAl they are tapered bearings and the fit was the issue. I was supposed to tighten it down. Rotate the rotor then back it off to finger tight and pin it. But I just pushed the rotor on and finger tightened it
You can also evaluate the noise, is it an oscilating or linear. But youve shown something very important, that things should be tested in their operating positions. If the vehicle was on a lift hanging free....it may be dead silent.
My 2014 charger is doing this. Squeaks when I barely turn the wheel either way. But goes away after turning a little more past that “squeaking point” may need to look into my ball joints
Looks to me that the ball joints have grease fittings. Someone is not doing their job. The grease fittings are there to prolong the life of the ball joint. Today’s cars don’t have grease fittings on them. You have to buy another part which doesn’t have a grease fitting on it either. I use a cattle syringe and heavy duty needle you can inject it into the boot which is rubber. Put a little caulking on it to seal water and grime out.
Dont know if you actually read these but I’m having the same problem in my 17 Ram 1500. Had ball joints replaced. Drove it for about 1000 miles and developed squeak. Looked and noticed the ball joints were dry. Took it back and they greased it and said the ball joints were fine and the squeak was coming from somewhere else and they couldn’t find it. Did they rip me off or could it be something else? I’m replacing hubs and shocks because they needed done anyways but I’m hoping that the shocks are the issue. Starting to have my doubts though.
What specifically do you spray inside the bushing? Also, can you coat the bushing in something to prevent dry rot and cracking? I was told lithium spray. I use that on metal door hinges to great effect. However no sure about using it for lubrication of rubber. Thanks
The rubber on the ball joint doesn't need lubrication. It's the metal ball inside that boot that needs chassis grease. You add grease with a grease gun through the grease fitting (if applicable). Most new vehicles don't come with grease fittings on any of the steering or suspension parts. The product I will sometimes spray inside to determine if the joint is squeaking is either PB blaster or Justice Brothers JB80. As far as rubber bushing lubricant goes, you want to use a silicone grease. Dielectric grease works but energy suspension sells a very thick version of silicone bushing grease that works better. The only bushings that need lubrication are sway bar bushings and any aftermarket polyurethane control arm bushings.
Is this only for diagnosing balljoint noise? Does this also work for tierod ends? Usually squeaks seem to be the balljoints though, personally havent come across a squeaky tie rod end.
Yes, it does. However, I have never heard a tie rod end squeak when bouncing the suspension. They just don't have any load on them when the steering isn't being used so with no force being applied they don't make noise.
I hate those.... Looks dumb to me, and messes up the front end geometry, as well as sometimes causing issues with CV axles. You think people who put those on their trucks are adjusting the headlights after? I think not! Think of how much worse the headlight aim will be with leveling kit AND loaded rear axle vs stock.
I mean I redid my whole suspension because of all of that that I probably would have just saved me if I would have just replace the ball joints, oh well it needed a whole new front anyways
Fantastic video, the world needs more content like this.
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This was definitely a worthwhile tip, thanks.👍
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Great way to isolate the ball joints and save a lot of money. Thanks for your time and effort.
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I've got a 93 dakota I just did the front end on. Replaced tie rods inner and outer. Wheel bearings, rotors, calipers, and upper and lower ball joints. Drove great with no noise anywhere. Got an alignment and now it groans while low speed braking and I can feel it in my brake pedal if I turn close to full lock. Kind of upset because I just did all that work, but I know I still need sway bar and control arm bushings.
Wheel bearings sometimes get abused on install or not installed completely flush *especially if rust isn’t scraped off or if the machine press configuration isn’t aligned properly, or pressed too quickly. When any of this happens, they can make noise all over again and also wear out prematurely.
@MrTravisAl they are tapered bearings and the fit was the issue. I was supposed to tighten it down. Rotate the rotor then back it off to finger tight and pin it. But I just pushed the rotor on and finger tightened it
Finally.. been looking for a video like this. Squeaky/Chirping suspension ball joints.
Brother, you are a GENIUS ! I love your content ! Keep up the great work
Thank you! I think it’s my brakes but I do have a leveling kit in my newly purchased truck.
You can also evaluate the noise, is it an oscilating or linear.
But youve shown something very important, that things should be tested in their operating positions. If the vehicle was on a lift hanging free....it may be dead silent.
Great tip, Bubba. We never stop learning.
Idk how RUclips knew but I needed this video thx. But the noise from my car is coming from the back wheel what can I do to fix it
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Nice f tip! Awesome video man
Dude this helps me with my mid 90s Japanese jeep ty
Holy shit,
Thanks dude. Amazing tip. More please! You rock.
Great my 2003 Honda Civic hybrid had front suspension done and have some squeak when turning wheel
Actually a great tip! 👍
Sick trick red! Thanks for the tip!
That is a great tip! Thank you
My 2014 charger is doing this. Squeaks when I barely turn the wheel either way. But goes away after turning a little more past that “squeaking point” may need to look into my ball joints
Fantastic tip thank you from uk
Looks to me that the ball joints have grease fittings. Someone is not doing their job. The grease fittings are there to prolong the life of the ball joint. Today’s cars don’t have grease fittings on them. You have to buy another part which doesn’t have a grease fitting on it either. I use a cattle syringe and heavy duty needle you can inject it into the boot which is rubber. Put a little caulking on it to seal water and grime out.
My Suburban is squeaking exactly like this. Probably the upper ball joint. The lower ball joint is new.
Great tip. I'm banking this one!
Looks like he opted in for that valu craft.
Killer tip thanks!!
nice bro....another tip for learning...👍🏼👍🏼
How do you know it is not a tie rod end.
How to find a squeaky in the rear of the vehicle? Thanks
Dealing with this now 😢
GREAT VIDEO
Nice tip, thanks!
Been looking for the utube flick that had the exact squuuky squeel noise sound...misplaced it..
My truck is squeaks when I turn mainly right hand turn. Any idea what it could be?
Dont know if you actually read these but I’m having the same problem in my 17 Ram 1500. Had ball joints replaced. Drove it for about 1000 miles and developed squeak. Looked and noticed the ball joints were dry. Took it back and they greased it and said the ball joints were fine and the squeak was coming from somewhere else and they couldn’t find it. Did they rip me off or could it be something else? I’m replacing hubs and shocks because they needed done anyways but I’m hoping that the shocks are the issue. Starting to have my doubts though.
witch one ball joint? Upper or lower?... It's usually the lower because of stress but video didn't help pin point a solution
That's genius, is there any other way to determine for the rear?
thank you 🙏
Got mine fixed last week.
Good job 👏
It's like an orthopedic test
What specifically do you spray inside the bushing? Also, can you coat the bushing in something to prevent dry rot and cracking? I was told lithium spray. I use that on metal door hinges to great effect. However no sure about using it for lubrication of rubber. Thanks
The rubber on the ball joint doesn't need lubrication. It's the metal ball inside that boot that needs chassis grease. You add grease with a grease gun through the grease fitting (if applicable). Most new vehicles don't come with grease fittings on any of the steering or suspension parts. The product I will sometimes spray inside to determine if the joint is squeaking is either PB blaster or Justice Brothers JB80.
As far as rubber bushing lubricant goes, you want to use a silicone grease. Dielectric grease works but energy suspension sells a very thick version of silicone bushing grease that works better. The only bushings that need lubrication are sway bar bushings and any aftermarket polyurethane control arm bushings.
How much is the cost to fix that problem
mine Squeaks when i hit bumps and turn the wheels, What would that issue be ?
Good tip
But that's how my kids know not to come into the garage when mom & dad are detailing the truck.
Great one
Is this only for diagnosing balljoint noise? Does this also work for tierod ends? Usually squeaks seem to be the balljoints though, personally havent come across a squeaky tie rod end.
Useful, but you can also put your hand on it and feel it squeak.
Doesn’t turning the wheel put many steering components into a new position?
Yes, it does. However, I have never heard a tie rod end squeak when bouncing the suspension. They just don't have any load on them when the steering isn't being used so with no force being applied they don't make noise.
Leveling kit is the culprit
I hate those.... Looks dumb to me, and messes up the front end geometry, as well as sometimes causing issues with CV axles. You think people who put those on their trucks are adjusting the headlights after? I think not! Think of how much worse the headlight aim will be with leveling kit AND loaded rear axle vs stock.
My truck makes that same exact noise
Good knowledge bro
Boots my ass. Nonexistant boot is why joints are bad. Everything is junk
Mine is the ball joints lol
Great tip
Ok tell me this my ball joints on my car are good and my car still makes that noise
Cool video
Every profession has it's skill set...sets the amateurs apart from the pros
I just sprayed everywhere I thought it could be. Didn’t work.
Nice
great tips thanks
Slick! Nice
I mean I redid my whole suspension because of all of that that I probably would have just saved me if I would have just replace the ball joints, oh well it needed a whole new front anyways
Same as my car 😂
17 comments....and not one person is going "WTF?!! Front end work on a '24???" Unless he's clockin' 100K on it, seems like it's a lemon.
2014, not 2024
Smart!!
Outer tie rods 🤷
Gm front end squeeks, noisy since 55'😂😂😂😂
Idk about that
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