Why are my new ball joints squeaking?

The squeaking noise is caused by the rubber boot that protects the grease inside the ball joint is damaged, the ball joint will start to squeak. These noises will get louder the more worn the ball joints become.

Can you drive with a squeaky ball joint?

You don’t need to replace the whole control arm. You can get the ball joints at any major auto parts store. Nobody is going to tell you it’s ok to drive with them like that, because they could break at any time. Replacing them is going to take you longer than 30 minutes per side.

What kind of noise does a bad ball joint make?

Metallic clunking noise
Metallic clunking noise: One of the most noticeable and common symptoms of a bad ball joint is a clunking or knocking noise when the suspension moves up and down. A worn ball joint will begin to rattle inside the socket when driving over an uneven road, rough terrain, potholes or speed bumps.

Why is the front end of my Dodge Dakota squeaking?

The center is torqued to like 120 pounds and I can’t get a wrench on the bolt. But take off the end brackets, then grab the bar and pull it down and it’ll rotate away from the steering arms enough to slide the bushings off.

Why does my Dodge Dakota make a popping noise when turning?

Bad ball joints make a popping noise when turning. On ’01 Daks (and probably others) they are a recall item. Your guy was right, they can’t be lubed. Did the 2nd replacement cure the squeak? Probably because they had to pull the traction bar off to replace the ball joints.

Is it safe to replace a squeaky ball joint?

the best and safest way to fix a squeaky ball joint is to replace it. A bad ball joint can result in your wheel falling off, which can result in injury or death. this is a very temporary solution to stop squeaking.

What happens if you have a bad ball joint?

A bad ball joint can result in your wheel falling off, which can result in injury or death. this is a very temporary solution to stop squeaking