Front end Squeak in my 99 Blazer 2WD
 

My 99 Blazer has 125K and is my daily driver. Its been a great vehicle and I intend to drive it for years to come. My question is regarding the front end. It has developed a front end squeak. I can push down gently on either side of the front bumper and it squeaks pretty easily. I am thinking its the control arms but I am not sure. How can I pinpoint the squeak and if it is the upper or lower control arms then how can I quiet the noise. Thanks

RE: Front end Squeak in my 99 Blazer 2WD
 

I had a friend of mine say that it may be the ball joints. Is this a known problem? I keep them greased and check them often. Not sure the ball joints would make this type of a noise??

RE: Front end Squeak in my 99 Blazer 2WD
 

Ball joints are know issues on the 4x4 blazers. You can check them easily by jacking up the front wheel and trying to wiggle the wheel from 12 and 6 o'clock.

RE: Front end Squeak in my 99 Blazer 2WD
 

Mine is a 2 wheel drive so maybe its not the ball joints. I will be looking closely at the control arm bushings.

RE: Front end Squeak in my 99 Blazer 2WD
 

Well after spendind a little time with the Blazer I pinpointed the noise to the control arm bushings. I soaked them with WD-40 and then greased them and its very quiet now. Brings back the good Ol'Days again...............