Front end Squeal/Squeak/Sqwak
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Hello! I have a 00 Blazer ZR2 4x4 w/ 70k miles. I have developed a squeking noise near my front passenger side tire area. If I do real quick slight turns with the wheel, it squeals. If I make a full right or left turn it does not squeal. I have looked under there and it appears to be coming from the front axle were it bolts up to the tire. It does not sound like it is the ball joints or shocks but I may be wrong. Any info on what is wrong and how to fix it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance..
Drey
Drey
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Hi, Im new to this forum, and I have a similar problem... I have a 2003 Trailblazer LS 2 wheel drive with the inline 6cyl. It currently has about 60k miles on it.. My squeak started around 40k miles and it has me puzzeled.. it will squeak when you roll over or hit the smallest bump.. I can not make it squeak while it is sitting still, but it seems to be coming from the right front side... Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Eric
Thanks,
Eric
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I can make mine sqeak while sitting still. It'll squeak when I'm getting out of my car. I'm not sure if this is a related issue or not, but everyone once in a while I will hear a *pop pop* sound coming from the tire area as well. The squeaking noise seems to be coming from the front axle boot area. The noise is so loud it's tough to isolate. Thanks!
Drey
Drey
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Mine does the same thing. It's probably the bushings. power steering, especially with a lifted truck, will kill the bushings after awhile. check for any metal that can rub against metal. Ill work on mine either this weekend or next week and ill let you know how it goes
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ORIGINAL: Drey
I can make mine sqeak while sitting still. It'll squeak when I'm getting out of my car. I'm not sure if this is a related issue or not, but everyone once in a while I will hear a *pop pop* sound coming from the tire area as well. The squeaking noise seems to be coming from the front axle boot area. The noise is so loud it's tough to isolate. Thanks!
Drey
I can make mine sqeak while sitting still. It'll squeak when I'm getting out of my car. I'm not sure if this is a related issue or not, but everyone once in a while I will hear a *pop pop* sound coming from the tire area as well. The squeaking noise seems to be coming from the front axle boot area. The noise is so loud it's tough to isolate. Thanks!
Drey
Good Luck
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I checked mine out today and it seems mines coming from the rear. But Im not sure if this is the same squeak as when its moving cause it sounds a little different. The bushings arent in as bad shape as i would have thought so im debating whether to go ahead and replace them or not. Also the rear leaf springs are making quite a bit of noise, dont know what i could do about taht tho
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Excellent suggestion, can you reccoment a specific lube? Or should I just head over to autozone and tell them what I need? I'll surely inform you as to what it was.
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Excellent suggestion, can you reccoment a specific lube? Or should I just head over to autozone and tell them what I need? I'll surely inform you as to what it was.
Excellent suggestion, can you reccoment a specific lube? Or should I just head over to autozone and tell them what I need? I'll surely inform you as to what it was.
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Do "A" Frame bushings make sense? I've been told these are wore out and and dry. What is it going to take for me to replace this. I've also been told they're compressed to get in there. What special tools will I need to get. I have a plethura of tools, just not mechanic specialty tools. Can get from my Snap-On man though
Also, that wheel boot behind the brakes. How much of a pain in the groin is it to replace these guys?
00 Blazer 4x4 Zr2
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Also, is there a bushing replacement kit available? I'm having trouble finding one. I've got squeaks coming from all over this biznatch... Suggestions on that?