Front End noise

[a_leggio]

Hey guys this is my fist post on here. I just bought a 1999 Explorer XLT 2wd. It only has 71,000 miles on it which is great! The only thing is the front end like creaks when I turn right and I believe it is coming from the passenger side, I took it to my local alignment shop and had a front end check done but he said everything looked good. Could it be a shock? Thanks guys!

 

[junkYARDbuilt]

If the shop said it looked okay, I wouldn't worry too much. Could be a dried up bushing, or a loint that needs a little grease, maybe a shock.
If it was anything serious I'm sure the shop you took it to would have informed you.

 

[jlsparky7]

Does it squeak when you turn the wheel when sitting still or when moving?

 

[a_leggio]

Mostley when I am turning. But I think it does it when I am sitting still too. Also can you guys tell me if I have a locking rear diff?

 

[junkYARDbuilt]

There should be a metal tag on the axle cover on the right side.
on the bottom of the tag it should say something like: 3 L 73 for example on my truck.
The L means locking and 3 73 means just that 3:73 gears.
If there is an S instead, it is Semi-locking
If there is no letter inbetween the ratio, you just got one wheel peel.

 

[a_leggio]

Haha alright thanks! If its S how does semi-locking compare to locking? Whats the diff?