Front End Squeak
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Front End Squeak
I am almost certain that the noise is from the ball joints but wanted to make sure. I get a fairly loud squeaking sound form the front drivers side tire area at low speeds and when turning and I know that the ball joints are bad. Is this most likely the ball joints and should go away once I replace them, already have the new XRF parts and hope to do that this weekend along with the pads, rotors and new warn hubs as well.
Also other than tire damage, what am i risking driving it with the bad ball joints?
Thanks,
Also other than tire damage, what am i risking driving it with the bad ball joints?
Thanks,
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Milwaukee, WI
There is the slight possibility the squeaking ball joint can completely fail and the front wheel falls inward. I don't think that'll be likely in the next week. I drove a few thousand miles with the squeaking ball joint before I replaced it. The upper drivers side was physically loose, I could wiggle it about 1/4" when I pulled it out to replace it.
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