Front end squeak, new control arms???

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SMRcalidiv

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WhenI stop, or make slow turns I can hear the front end squeak and clunk from time to time. I have already replaced the rack and outer tie rods, so now I would figure its either ball joints or bushings. I figure the best bet is to just buy the cobra control arms that come with everything. Any thoughts on a solution???

 

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I would get the Cobra front a arms. They made a noticeable difference on my car. If you have done the outer ties and steering rack, then I would think the ball joint/bushings is the problem. I got mine for $160 about 2 years ago.

 

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If I go with those is there anything else I should do while Im down there? And do they come powdercoated black or does the pic just make them look that way?

 

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They are black, if I remember correctly. I can't think of anything I would do since you already did the rack and out tie rod. Not much remaining, unless you haven't done springs and struts to lower your car.

I did mine with the LT install.

 

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Should I replace the spring isolators while I'm in there? Which brand if so?

 

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ttt rubber or poly isolators?

 

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did you replace the rack or the rack bushings? it's somewhat common to have a squeek from the rack bushings

 

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I replaced both, new rack and new bushings

 

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svttech76,
Would you suggest white lithium grease on the bushings?

 

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You mentioned a clunk when coming to a stop. That doesnt sound like anything ball join related. Turning your wheel and having a squeek is definately a ball joint characteristic. If you have a pry bar, you can check your ball joints for movement. I THINK you can apply grease to the top of them to help alleviate the squeek. I know i could on my 97 F150. When ball joints are past the point of no return, they sometimes "click" and your steering stops for a second.

Just go to the dealer and say you have a click, clunk, squeek coming from the front end. They will figure it out