Suspension Suddenly Got Squeeky

trogoth · January 6th, 2012, 10:09 PM

I've got a 95 v6 convertible. Just a week ago the front passenger side suspension got extremely squeeky. And i'm not saying just a squeek with bumps or whatever. It is constant. Especially when I turn the wheel.

People stare and laugh their asses off when I drive by. I think some people think my car is about to fall apart. It's just so loud. But I don't feel anything different about the car. It seems to come for a few days then randomly go away and come back again after a day. I thought it was just because it was cold because it's been like 20 degrees around here for the last week or 2. but today was up to 50 and it was still just as loud.

I don't know what to do. any advice? The part that confuses me is how loud it is when I turn my steering wheel. Even if im at a stop and turn it, it's still so loud.

Green_6er · January 6th, 2012, 10:12 PM

I guarantee it is your ball joints. mine did the same thing until i replaced them.

MustangV6Man? · January 6th, 2012, 10:30 PM

Definitely ball joint, push on the car and it'll squeak.

Macunicorn · January 7th, 2012, 11:27 AM

If not a ball joint it could be a bad front control bushing just needs grease etc.
I doubt it could be a tierod end.

MustangV6Man? · January 7th, 2012, 06:05 PM

Check around your ball joint boot, see if it's torn or slightly ripped. Almost always a sure fire indicator when it's squeaking.

iPAPKE · January 8th, 2012, 02:49 AM

Your tie rod end needs to be greased. Happened to my 04. Went to local muffler shop and they greased it for me, for free.

Serlin · January 8th, 2012, 09:25 AM

Where do you live?
Did it just get very cold? Might go away when it warms up.

Either way, sounds like you could use some new front end parts, like they said.

iPAPKE · January 8th, 2012, 05:06 PM

I promise it's the tie rod

Green_6er · January 8th, 2012, 05:15 PM

you mean ball joint.

iPAPKE · January 8th, 2012, 05:33 PM

No, I do not.

Macunicorn · January 8th, 2012, 05:38 PM

If it happens to be a ball joint get it fixed quickly. If it fails you might wreck ur car.
Not sure if you can grease a tierod since they have a rubber boat over them.

Green_6er · January 8th, 2012, 06:12 PM

you can't grease the tie rod end unless they have been replaced before with tie rod ends with a nipple (giggity)

iPAPKE · January 8th, 2012, 09:58 PM

My shit was squeaky. Greased my tie rod, problem fixed. Only squeaked when I turned wheel. Sounds the same as the problem hes having.

Green_6er · January 8th, 2012, 10:43 PM

we need pics n shit to be able to do a proper diagnosis. check out the ball joints and actually the whole front suspension for that matter and look for parts that are worn.

January 6th, 2012, 10:09 PM	#1
trogoth Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	Suspension Suddenly Got Squeeky I've got a 95 v6 convertible. Just a week ago the front passenger side suspension got extremely squeeky. And i'm not saying just a squeek with bumps or whatever. It is constant. Especially when I turn the wheel. People stare and laugh their asses off when I drive by. I think some people think my car is about to fall apart. It's just so loud. But I don't feel anything different about the car. It seems to come for a few days then randomly go away and come back again after a day. I thought it was just because it was cold because it's been like 20 degrees around here for the last week or 2. but today was up to 50 and it was still just as loud. I don't know what to do. any advice? The part that confuses me is how loud it is when I turn my steering wheel. Even if im at a stop and turn it, it's still so loud.

January 7th, 2012, 11:27 AM	#4
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,221 iTrader: 0 reviews	If not a ball joint it could be a bad front control bushing just needs grease etc. I doubt it could be a tierod end. __________________ Sig by Tricep

January 8th, 2012, 09:25 AM	#7
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	Where do you live? Did it just get very cold? Might go away when it warms up. Either way, sounds like you could use some new front end parts, like they said. __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

January 8th, 2012, 05:38 PM	#11
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,221 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it happens to be a ball joint get it fixed quickly. If it fails you might wreck ur car. Not sure if you can grease a tierod since they have a rubber boat over them. __________________ Sig by Tricep

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January 6th, 2012, 10:30 PM	#3
MustangV6Man? Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 664 iTrader: 1 reviews	Definitely ball joint, push on the car and it'll squeak.

January 7th, 2012, 06:05 PM	#5
MustangV6Man? Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 664 iTrader: 1 reviews	Check around your ball joint boot, see if it's torn or slightly ripped. Almost always a sure fire indicator when it's squeaking.

January 8th, 2012, 02:49 AM	#6
iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your tie rod end needs to be greased. Happened to my 04. Went to local muffler shop and they greased it for me, for free.

January 8th, 2012, 05:06 PM	#8
iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	I promise it's the tie rod

January 8th, 2012, 05:33 PM	#10
iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	No, I do not.

January 8th, 2012, 09:58 PM	#13
iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	My shit was squeaky. Greased my tie rod, problem fixed. Only squeaked when I turned wheel. Sounds the same as the problem hes having.

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