squeaking suspension

[robert eleonora]

Hi, I have a ST 2004 and a sqeaking sound in the suspension. I lubricated the sway bar bushings but still have the squeaking problem.

Since I have to order the bushings to solve the problem I like some information about where and what bushings to order.

I appreciate your help. Thank you.

 

[Todd Z]

When you lube them does the noise go away and come back ??



Todd Z

 

[swshawaii]

Front or rear? 2WD or 4WD?

 

[scott adams]

ball joints sqeaking is very common.

 

[Josh mcleod]

I get a real bad squeak in my Trac aswell. I think it's the rear shocks I installed 1.5 years ago, Monroe Reflex. The shock performs well but squeaks like a pay per hour hotel bed!

 

[robert eleonora]

Thank you for your reactions. I have a 2WD ST and the squeaking is in the fornt. Didn't go away when I lubricated the sway bar bushings. I'm planning to order the Mook K80081 bushings and contrl arm bushings (energysuspension.com). I want some info about the ball joints. Thank you for your help.

 

[scott adams]

Did you check your ball joints? That is where most front squeaks come from on explorers and rangers.

 

[Patrick Wallach]

could be body mounts as well

 

[swshawaii]

Didn't go away when I lubricated the sway bar bushings. I'm planning to order the Mook K80081 bushings and contrl arm bushings (energysuspension.com).

Highly recommend you lift the front tires off the ground by the lower control arms and do a complete inspection.

Guessing by replacing parts is frustrating and expensive. As mentioned, ball joints are a very likely suspect. GL

 

[robert eleonora]

Is there any possibilities the squeaking can be caused by the shocks?

 

[Wes Davis]

I had a terrible squeak coming from my leaf springs. Specifically the rear mount on both sides. I pulled the pins and lubed with lithium grease or some such stuff. No more squeaks for the past year. Very satisfied as that squeak was dang annoying and embarrassing.





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