Horrible squeaking, rack?

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Philly

May 1, 2007

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Whats up guys
Well one day last week my car started making this god awful annoying squeak when I turn the wheel. If I'm stopped and turn the wheel left right back and forth its bad, and when I'm driving it feels like it happens if I bounce over something. It's weird.
What do you guys think? A tie-rod end?
It's going to the shop Thursday, just wondering if I could get it figured out.

 

HISSIN50

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Given the two dynamics, the top strut bushings or ball joints come to mind.

Good luck Joe.

 

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May 1, 2007

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Sounds like a ball joint but could be the tie rod. How many miles on it?
If it is the ball joint just get some 03 Cobra A arms they come with Heavy duty ball joints and improved bushings and turn rad. They are about $150.
Tie rods are cheap or if your car is lowered get a bumpsteer kit.

 

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May 1, 2007

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Sounds like the rack bushings to me. My car does it. I'm going to get some MM solid aluminum rack bushings to fix it. Lay under the car (not while it's running, obviously) while you have someone in it turning the wheel back and forth to try to pinpoint where it's coming from.

 

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First thought that came to mind was the rack bushings. But, the other points are valid as well. Getting underneath is an easy way to find out as mentioned before.

 

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Philly

May 4, 2007

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• May 4, 2007

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It was the front left ball joint.
Thanks guys, squeak solved!