Front End Noise
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Front End Noise
For the past week or so , I've been getting a load squealing sound from the drivers side front end. Every time I move the steering wheel or go over a bump the vehicle emits the most awful squealing sound I have heard. It doesn't amek this sound at all it I'm driving straight on a smooth surface. Anybody have any idea what the cause of this might be?
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From: Hillsboro, OR
You need to post what year ranger you have and whether it's 4x4 or 4x2. I'm going to guess that it's a 98 or newer ranger, and that the noise is a bad lower balljoint. Best to replace both lower balljoints at the same time. Replaced both of my lower balljoints now I think I might hear a little bit of noise from the uppers. 2 lower balljoints installed, probably $500 +/-. Hope you have some kind of warranty on it.
If you can make the noise by bouncing the front end when it's parked, diagnosing will be easy. Have a friend bounce the front end while you take a long handled screw driver, handle end on your ear, and the other end on the balljoints. Or use a stethescope if you have one. Good luck
If you can make the noise by bouncing the front end when it's parked, diagnosing will be easy. Have a friend bounce the front end while you take a long handled screw driver, handle end on your ear, and the other end on the balljoints. Or use a stethescope if you have one. Good luck
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