Creaking/squeeking noise when turning or going over bump

[lucid15]

Im getting a weird/loud squeeking noise coming from my right front tire area. Seems to happen when going over bumps and i can also make it happen when i turn the wheel. I had a friend with a lift and we lubed everything we could think of, no die. The lower arm was also replaced about a year ago. Any thoughts?

 

[SpawnedX]

You checked the ball joints?

 

[black_gst]

15 year old rubber

 

[lucid15]

How do i go about "checking" the ball joints?

 

[SpawnedX]

Check the rubber make sure there is no cracks, putting or holes, make sure no grease is leaking, pull the boot back and visually inspect it (not all ball joints have sealed off boots).

 

[lucid15]

Where can i find the ball joints, between what parts am i looking at? Not too inclined about the suspension/steering part of the car.

 

[SpawnedX]

They are the joints directly connected to your upper and lower control arms. I will see if I can find a picture, as I am at work right now.

 

[SpawnedX]

This is the best I can find: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...14096-replacing-torn-ball-joint-boots-2g.html

Here is a video of testing the ball joint:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rmALEn3iEM

Here is what ball joint creak sounds like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4gaLMEUl0M&NR=1

 

[lucid15]

I think it sounds less metallic than that, it sounds more like a rubber bushing or something of that sort. less of a creaking