2nd Generation (GS-T) Weird Squeeking / Rattling / Help

[Surferdude]

Having some issues with my 2nd generation Mitsu GS-T

Well it all hapend a while back when I was on the highway , i first noticed that the car would shake over 100 kmph (60mph)

then after some time when i would start the car, and try to move the wheel in any given direction the car would let off a bad (Squeeling) sound (pretty annoying)

I also noticed when going over speed bumps or in a mall (indoor) parking lot it would squeel like the shocks / springs needed to be replaced

after 3 different estimations I have gotten some conflicting problems

To be replaced

Front Upper and Lower Control Arms
Both Driver / Passenger Tie Rods

Now apparently you cannot purchase ball joints without the entire control arm, so I went about and purchased a front clip in good condition the upper control arms were beautiful so I installed them , the tie rod were literally brand new (it came with a rack and pinion) but I havnt gotten permission to install it yet from the owner) and im not sure if thats the issue here

so off we go .... one day later squeeling and bumping noises is back (high speed same rattling affect)

now the question remains , (I DID NOT REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS) is this the solution here or is it a combination

im really lost here

but to some it up here are the probs with the car

1. Squeeling when moving the wheel
2. Wheel / Car shakes when going over 60 mph
3. When the accelerator is pushed during higher speeds it shakes
4. Makes a screeching noise when going over bumps

guys help me out here this is costing to much now

ciao !

 

[TechT]

It sounds like you lower ball joints.A buddy had some similar problems.He was leaving his drive and the wheel fell in.Take your car to the dealer and let them check the recall stuff.There is numerious recalls out.

 

[wret]

Sounds pretty much like mine, before I had the ball joints replaced (for free under recall).

 

[SnowWhite]

I was wondering what are the conditions of the recalls...I just bought my car about four months ago...the previous owner never did any recalls. Can I just go down to the Mitsu dealership and tell them to take a look at all the recalls on the '97 GST's?

 

[2GeNTSi]

I belive the ball joint recall covers almost all 2Gs, I even got mine done, I just went in and told them my friend got his done and I asked if I could get it done also. They checked first if it applied to my 2G because supposedly the problem didn't occur until a couple of months after the production of the 2g talon/eclipse which is around mid/end of '94.