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Old 06-12-2014, 01:59 PM
03RangR 03RangR is offline
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Default Front Suspension noise driving me crazy!!

I have a 2003 Ranger 4x4 and the past 2 months i have a headache of a noise coming from the front passenger side. Going down the highway you can hear it but mainly at low speeds and when you go over small bumps, You can really hear it if i push down and up on the front bumper, its almost like a screeching sound but from the inside it almost sounds like something is loose. ITS DRIVING ME NUTS! i already replaced the cv axle joint, both front shocks. i know its coming from the passenger side, but almost seems like its coming from the bushing in the A arms or something. PLEASE HELP i have no idea what the sound is coming from, but i can kinda feel it in the steering wheel also
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Old 06-12-2014, 02:52 PM
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I would think you would have a front sway bar,there is a grease zerk on each side,have you greased it lately? Just a suggestion.
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Old 06-12-2014, 05:26 PM
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THanks for your suggestion, i looked further into it tonight and found out the right inner tie rod is bad! not looking forward to changing it
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THanks for your suggestion, i looked further into it tonight and found out the right inner tie rod is bad! not looking forward to changing it
That's not good,you will need a alignment,so if in the budget, you might as well do both inner and outer tie rods on both sides.Must be going around, I just found out mine has a bad outer tie rod.Definitely not in my budget.LOL! I just priced Moog on eBay inner and outer $108 parts.Moog is grease-able.

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Old 06-12-2014, 05:38 PM
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you and me both! Found and inner and outer tie rod set for both sides for around 60 bucks, figure ill replace both sides while i am at it, that way it is easier and the alignment will be equal on both sides, but got to find it in my budget somewhere because that sound has me on my last nerve haha.
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Old 06-12-2014, 05:40 PM
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you and me both! Found and inner and outer tie rod set for both sides for around 60 bucks, figure ill replace both sides while i am at it, that way it is easier and the alignment will be equal on both sides, but got to find it in my budget somewhere because that sound has me on my last nerve haha.
What brand is for $60 and are they grease-able? Also if one part is worn the others aren't far behind.
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