major squeeking issue

[mikeyb123]

Alright, i have a major issue with my front end squeaking every time i go over a bump or any movement on my suspension and just recently it's started every time i turn my steering wheel at all, i was just wondering if anyone else has had this issue i'd love for someone to point me in the right direction because im pretty sure if i take it to my nearest shop, they will tell me that like 9 things are wrong with my car which aren't actually wrong with it and try to get as much money out of me as possible. :exporange

 

[ophidia]

Mine did that and it was the passenger side lower balljoint.

 

[RomeovilleIL]

+1 on ball joints being most likely culprit. Have all 4 of them greased (as in lube job part of an oil change, not expensive at all). The shop will say you dont have any grease fittings - tell them to use a needle greaser on the boots and lube them. Noise will very likely go away BUT you should definitely have them checked for wear to keep the truck safe.

 

[00meangreenXLT]

happened to me too...was also ball joints

 

[mikeyb123]

what's the average cost of having a ball joint replaced?

 

[RomeovilleIL]

Lower balljoints cost less than $20 but shop time is usually 1.5 hours so expect $150-200 each. The upper balljoints are integrated into the control arms and cost more. Generally shops quote 800-1200 to replace all 4 and reallign the front end. You can buy the set of parts yourself for 175-400 depending on brand and follow the instructions in the stickies of this forum to save the labor. It's not technically difficult, just time consuming.

 

[mikeyb123]

Awesome, i apreciate it guys.