You can also evaluate the noise, is it an oscilating or linear. But youve shown something very important, that things should be tested in their operating positions. If the vehicle was on a lift hanging free....it may be dead silent.
I've got a 93 dakota I just did the front end on. Replaced tie rods inner and outer. Wheel bearings, rotors, calipers, and upper and lower ball joints. Drove great with no noise anywhere. Got an alignment and now it groans while low speed braking and I can feel it in my brake pedal if I turn close to full lock. Kind of upset because I just did all that work, but I know I still need sway bar and control arm bushings.
Wheel bearings sometimes get abused on install or not installed completely flush *especially if rust isn’t scraped off or if the machine press configuration isn’t aligned properly, or pressed too quickly. When any of this happens, they can make noise all over again and also wear out prematurely.
@MrTravisAl they are tapered bearings and the fit was the issue. I was supposed to tighten it down. Rotate the rotor then back it off to finger tight and pin it. But I just pushed the rotor on and finger tightened it
Looks to me that the ball joints have grease fittings. Someone is not doing their job. The grease fittings are there to prolong the life of the ball joint. Today’s cars don’t have grease fittings on them. You have to buy another part which doesn’t have a grease fitting on it either. I use a cattle syringe and heavy duty needle you can inject it into the boot which is rubber. Put a little caulking on it to seal water and grime out.
I hate those.... Looks dumb to me, and messes up the front end geometry, as well as sometimes causing issues with CV axles. You think people who put those on their trucks are adjusting the headlights after? I think not! Think of how much worse the headlight aim will be with leveling kit AND loaded rear axle vs stock.
What specifically do you spray inside the bushing? Also, can you coat the bushing in something to prevent dry rot and cracking? I was told lithium spray. I use that on metal door hinges to great effect. However no sure about using it for lubrication of rubber. Thanks
The rubber on the ball joint doesn't need lubrication. It's the metal ball inside that boot that needs chassis grease. You add grease with a grease gun through the grease fitting (if applicable). Most new vehicles don't come with grease fittings on any of the steering or suspension parts. The product I will sometimes spray inside to determine if the joint is squeaking is either PB blaster or Justice Brothers JB80. As far as rubber bushing lubricant goes, you want to use a silicone grease. Dielectric grease works but energy suspension sells a very thick version of silicone bushing grease that works better. The only bushings that need lubrication are sway bar bushings and any aftermarket polyurethane control arm bushings.
Yes, it does. However, I have never heard a tie rod end squeak when bouncing the suspension. They just don't have any load on them when the steering isn't being used so with no force being applied they don't make noise.
Is this only for diagnosing balljoint noise? Does this also work for tierod ends? Usually squeaks seem to be the balljoints though, personally havent come across a squeaky tie rod end.
I mean I redid my whole suspension because of all of that that I probably would have just saved me if I would have just replace the ball joints, oh well it needed a whole new front anyways
Fantastic video, the world needs more content like this.
Your shorts are always useful man, never change the format. ❤
Great way to isolate the ball joints and save a lot of money. Thanks for your time and effort.
Finally.. been looking for a video like this. Squeaky/Chirping suspension ball joints.
Nice a short that is actually a helpful tip. Cheers!
You can also evaluate the noise, is it an oscilating or linear.
But youve shown something very important, that things should be tested in their operating positions. If the vehicle was on a lift hanging free....it may be dead silent.
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Great tip, Bubba. We never stop learning.
Idk how TH-cam knew but I needed this video thx. But the noise from my car is coming from the back wheel what can I do to fix it
This was definitely a worthwhile tip, thanks.👍
Brother, you are a GENIUS ! I love your content ! Keep up the great work
I've got a 93 dakota I just did the front end on. Replaced tie rods inner and outer. Wheel bearings, rotors, calipers, and upper and lower ball joints. Drove great with no noise anywhere. Got an alignment and now it groans while low speed braking and I can feel it in my brake pedal if I turn close to full lock. Kind of upset because I just did all that work, but I know I still need sway bar and control arm bushings.
Wheel bearings sometimes get abused on install or not installed completely flush *especially if rust isn’t scraped off or if the machine press configuration isn’t aligned properly, or pressed too quickly. When any of this happens, they can make noise all over again and also wear out prematurely.
@MrTravisAl they are tapered bearings and the fit was the issue. I was supposed to tighten it down. Rotate the rotor then back it off to finger tight and pin it. But I just pushed the rotor on and finger tightened it
That is a great tip! Thank you
👍👌👏👏👏 Thanks a lot for sharing! Best regards, luck and health in particular.
Holy shit,
Thanks dude. Amazing tip. More please! You rock.
Killer tip thanks!!
My Suburban is squeaking exactly like this. Probably the upper ball joint. The lower ball joint is new.
Great my 2003 Honda Civic hybrid had front suspension done and have some squeak when turning wheel
Nice tip, thanks!
GREAT VIDEO
Fantastic tip thank you from uk
Sick trick red! Thanks for the tip!
nice bro....another tip for learning...👍🏼👍🏼
Actually a great tip! 👍
Great tip. I'm banking this one!
Looks to me that the ball joints have grease fittings. Someone is not doing their job. The grease fittings are there to prolong the life of the ball joint. Today’s cars don’t have grease fittings on them. You have to buy another part which doesn’t have a grease fitting on it either. I use a cattle syringe and heavy duty needle you can inject it into the boot which is rubber. Put a little caulking on it to seal water and grime out.
Great one
Every profession has it's skill set...sets the amateurs apart from the pros
It's like an orthopedic test
thank you 🙏
Got mine fixed last week.
Looks like he opted in for that valu craft.
Dealing with this now 😢
But that's how my kids know not to come into the garage when mom & dad are detailing the truck.
Good job 👏
Great tip
Leveling kit is the culprit
I hate those.... Looks dumb to me, and messes up the front end geometry, as well as sometimes causing issues with CV axles. You think people who put those on their trucks are adjusting the headlights after? I think not! Think of how much worse the headlight aim will be with leveling kit AND loaded rear axle vs stock.
Nice
great tips thanks
Been looking for the utube flick that had the exact squuuky squeel noise sound...misplaced it..
Useful, but you can also put your hand on it and feel it squeak.
How do you know it is not a tie rod end.
Slick! Nice
Good knowledge bro
That's genius, is there any other way to determine for the rear?
I just sprayed everywhere I thought it could be. Didn’t work.
Cool video
witch one ball joint? Upper or lower?... It's usually the lower because of stress but video didn't help pin point a solution
How much is the cost to fix that problem
How to find a squeaky in the rear of the vehicle? Thanks
Smart!!
17 comments....and not one person is going "WTF?!! Front end work on a '24???" Unless he's clockin' 100K on it, seems like it's a lemon.
2014, not 2024
Ok tell me this my ball joints on my car are good and my car still makes that noise
mine Squeaks when i hit bumps and turn the wheels, What would that issue be ?
Gm front end squeeks, noisy since 55'😂😂😂😂
What specifically do you spray inside the bushing? Also, can you coat the bushing in something to prevent dry rot and cracking? I was told lithium spray. I use that on metal door hinges to great effect. However no sure about using it for lubrication of rubber. Thanks
The rubber on the ball joint doesn't need lubrication. It's the metal ball inside that boot that needs chassis grease. You add grease with a grease gun through the grease fitting (if applicable). Most new vehicles don't come with grease fittings on any of the steering or suspension parts. The product I will sometimes spray inside to determine if the joint is squeaking is either PB blaster or Justice Brothers JB80.
As far as rubber bushing lubricant goes, you want to use a silicone grease. Dielectric grease works but energy suspension sells a very thick version of silicone bushing grease that works better. The only bushings that need lubrication are sway bar bushings and any aftermarket polyurethane control arm bushings.
Outer tie rods 🤷
Doesn’t turning the wheel put many steering components into a new position?
Yes, it does. However, I have never heard a tie rod end squeak when bouncing the suspension. They just don't have any load on them when the steering isn't being used so with no force being applied they don't make noise.
Is this only for diagnosing balljoint noise? Does this also work for tierod ends? Usually squeaks seem to be the balljoints though, personally havent come across a squeaky tie rod end.
Boots my ass. Nonexistant boot is why joints are bad. Everything is junk
Idk about that
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Poorly Maintained
I mean I redid my whole suspension because of all of that that I probably would have just saved me if I would have just replace the ball joints, oh well it needed a whole new front anyways
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A+ Diagnosis
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