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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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Fantastic video, the world needs more content like this.
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Nice a short that is actually a helpful tip. Cheers!
Great tip, Bubba. We never stop learning.
This was definitely a worthwhile tip, thanks.👍
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Nice tip, thanks!
Sick trick red! Thanks for the tip!
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.
That is a great tip! Thank you
But that's how my kids know not to come into the garage when mom & dad are detailing the truck.
Dealing with this now 😢
Holy shit,
Thanks dude. Amazing tip. More please! You rock.
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Got mine fixed last week.
Nice
Killer tip thanks!!
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
Great my 2003 Honda Civic hybrid had front suspension done and have some squeak when turning wheel
Fantastic tip thank you from uk
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
Actually a great tip! 👍
Looks like he opted in for that valu craft.
Good job 👏
Been looking for the utube flick that had the exact squuuky squeel noise sound...misplaced it..
Great tip
Every profession has it's skill set...sets the amateurs apart from the pros
great tips thanks
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.
Slick! Nice
That's genius, is there any other way to determine for the rear?
Cool video
witch one ball joint? Upper or lower?... It's usually the lower because of stress but video didn't help pin point a solution
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.
Good knowledge bro
Smart!!
mine Squeaks when i hit bumps and turn the wheels, What would that issue be ?
Useful, but you can also put your hand on it and feel it squeak.
I just sprayed everywhere I thought it could be. Didn’t work.
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.
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
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.
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.
Idk about that
Outer tie rods 🤷
Gm front end squeeks, noisy since 55'😂😂😂😂
Boots my ass. Nonexistant boot is why joints are bad. Everything is junk
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A+ Diagnosis
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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
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