Squeaky Suspension
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Squeaky Suspension
(originally posted in "Suspension," but no responses)
I own a 1995 Ford Explorer XLT (4WD) with about 85k miles on it.
During the last several months I've noticed progressively more squeaks
coming from underneath the vehicle. It's particularly noticeable when
I'm driving at moderate speeds (e.g. 30 mph) over a somewhat wavy or
bumpy road. I can also produce the the annoying sounds when the truck is parked by standing next to it and rocking it from side to side with my arms.
What are the likely parts that need to be replaced? I made a couple
calls to service stations and was told that none of the suspension parts on this model can be lubricated.
I'll appreciate any tips you can give me.
I own a 1995 Ford Explorer XLT (4WD) with about 85k miles on it.
During the last several months I've noticed progressively more squeaks
coming from underneath the vehicle. It's particularly noticeable when
I'm driving at moderate speeds (e.g. 30 mph) over a somewhat wavy or
bumpy road. I can also produce the the annoying sounds when the truck is parked by standing next to it and rocking it from side to side with my arms.
What are the likely parts that need to be replaced? I made a couple
calls to service stations and was told that none of the suspension parts on this model can be lubricated.
I'll appreciate any tips you can give me.
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Squeaky Suspension
Could be ball joints. I have a '96 XLT that had bad ones last year.Pretty expensive(about $500 bucks , just for the lower ones)because they have to replace the entire control arm.Take it in to confirm the problem,then call around to find the best price.Good Luck
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Thanks for responses.
It is confirmed: it's bad lower-right ball joint. The dust boot has a gaping gash in it, and the joint sits almost half an inch lower than the other side.
When I got underneath that area and rocked the truck up and down, I could feel the vibration on the control arm around the ball joint as it squeaked. I took it into one shop for a diagnosis (without telling them of my own findings), and they confirmed my suspicions.
"akrenzer" said in an earlier post that the whole control has to be replaced, which is also what the Chilton manual says. But I called a couple of shops who said the lower ball joints are just pressed in, and can be replaced with the right equipment.
First quote: $250 (parts/labor)
Second quote: $225 (parts/labor)
Both shops said there's a 50/50 chance an alignment would be necessary after the work (another $60 to $90).
It is confirmed: it's bad lower-right ball joint. The dust boot has a gaping gash in it, and the joint sits almost half an inch lower than the other side.
When I got underneath that area and rocked the truck up and down, I could feel the vibration on the control arm around the ball joint as it squeaked. I took it into one shop for a diagnosis (without telling them of my own findings), and they confirmed my suspicions.
"akrenzer" said in an earlier post that the whole control has to be replaced, which is also what the Chilton manual says. But I called a couple of shops who said the lower ball joints are just pressed in, and can be replaced with the right equipment.
First quote: $250 (parts/labor)
Second quote: $225 (parts/labor)
Both shops said there's a 50/50 chance an alignment would be necessary after the work (another $60 to $90).
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