99 Ball Joints
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99 Ball Joints
OK. The rubber boots on both the upper and lower control arms are shot.
I won't be able to replace the control arms until next month.
Is there some way to temporarily lube the ball joints to quiet the horrible squeaking when I turn the wheel or go over bumps?
Thanks!
I won't be able to replace the control arms until next month.
Is there some way to temporarily lube the ball joints to quiet the horrible squeaking when I turn the wheel or go over bumps?
Thanks!
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Connecticut
As a temporary measure, I've heard of people poking a small hole in the boot (if there is not a hole already) and squirting some grease inside. Then clean the area real good and use a dab of silicone to seal the hole.
Look for the small tubes of grease at the local autparts store that have a pointed tip.
Look for the small tubes of grease at the local autparts store that have a pointed tip.
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Northern MN
I actually did this yesterday on my 2000. The upper joint on the pass. side has a torn boot, and it was creaking everytime I turned the wheel. I just shot it full of grease and secured the boot as best I could. The squeaking stopped, it's amazing how annoying that kind of noise can get after a while.
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Near Hemet, CA
Are there any grease fittings or places to connect grease fittings on those? I have squeaks on my '97 Explorer and couldn't find any place to grease it other than squirt some grease inside the boots as mentioned.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Streamwood,IL
My '99 Ranger did not come with grease zerks,(puchased used in 2002 with 47,000) but I was changing the oil and checked the front end for lube-ended up I drilled 1/8 inch holes in the top of the upper ball joints, and the same on the lowers, and installed zerks-130,000 around the corner with the original ball joints, but at last oil change I noticed one the uppers has a tear in it, so it looks like I'm in for a replacement..........
