Squeeky front end ! .....Cost to fix it : $ 6.99

[mpcv2000]

It was getting worst and worst.

I did a search here but no real answer.

Here's where it's comming from :

Ball joints are sealed on our cars so we can't grease them.

Here's how to fix it

All you need is a needle that you install at the tip of a grease gun , puncture the boot of the ball joint and inject some fresh grease , do it on both sides , and you're done.

Take the car out for a drive and within less then a mile it's all gone..

What a release.

Needle can be bought at any parts store.

This is not the actual one I used mine is a lot smaller.



This one is the actual one but I took the picture a bit to close..

Here you can see where I punctured the boot .

Hope this help some of you guys !

 

[warment]

Another option is the steeda X2 ball joints when your ball joints are completely shot. They have grease fittings at the bottom.

Bill

 

[mpcv2000]

It will be my next thing to buy but this is a temporary fix to kill this annoying squeeky noise..

Martin !

 

[warment]

Yeah. I don't understand why new car makers opt for the balljoints without the grease fitting. I personally would rather have the ability to grease everything. I guess even a penny or two saved per car adds up.

Bill

 

[propellerhead]

Those were probably meant to be like the no maintenance batteries.

 

[billyfe390]

Yeah. I don't understand why new car makers opt for the balljoints without the grease fitting. I personally would rather have the ability to grease everything. I guess even a penny or two saved per car adds up.

Bill

Less maintenance.

The better and just as cheap way is to drill a hole in the bottom or side of the joint and install a grease zerk.

 

[xtrememustang1]

Yeah. I don't understand why new car makers opt for the balljoints without the grease fitting. I personally would rather have the ability to grease everything. I guess even a penny or two saved per car adds up.

Bill

 

[98SteedaStang]

How did you know the squeak was coming from the ball joints? I have a squeak on the passenger side, but I thought it was coming from somewhere in the fender or door.
PS! Thanks for the tip!

 

[WOT]

Less maintenance.

The better and just as cheap way is to drill a hole in the bottom or side of the joint and install a grease zerk.

 

[stallion98gt]

good tip..thanks

 

[mpcv2000]

How did you know the squeak was coming from the ball joints?
PS! Thanks for the tip!

I was desperate so I was trying al kind of stuff , I sprayed WD40 all over the front suspension last year and nothing happen , and this was the last thing I was suspecting but I thought : what the heck let's try it and bam , problem fixed , between you and me it's very embarassing when crusing slowly and all you hear is : squeeeekkkk...squeeekkk...

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