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billywr01
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Front end sounding like a squeaky bed...

Lately I have noticed that my front end sounds like a squeaky bed when there is any load put on the front suspension. Is this the shocks or the bushings? It is really annoying and at times a little frustrating. any help?

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Post by erw150 »

i dont know where its coming from but i have the same prob. But i do know every time i go off roadin through some mudd holes or somthin it stops and it starts back up the 2nd day. And i have the same truck you do

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Post by 03silver »

geez seems i have the same problem as both of yall, wish i could help but ive been wanting to know the same thing...

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Post by greg06012000 »

bushings and arms need to be greased. i've seen other posts where guys use a grease gun with a needle valve to poke a hole into the bushing, then squeeze the grease in, then when done use some silicone rubber to plug up the hole. Ford didn't have the forethought to engineer grease fittings for most of the front end suspension points (I'm sure it had nothing to do with selling more replacement parts for suspensions, instead of just greasing them...LOL)

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Post by texasf1504x4 »

sounds like ball joints, lower ones. i had same problem with '99 150
and my '04 150. boots are blown out. replace them. their not expensive
and shops don't charge a whole lot to do it. look for aftermarket parts that offer grease fittings. not at autozone or those places.

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Post by snookin6 »

Add me to the club! my truck does the same thing as soon as i cranked up the torsion bars a tad bit and now it wont go away most annoying noise ever!!

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Post by texasf1504x4 »

yeah my neighbors new when i was coming home at least a quarter mile away. i ordered moog ball joints with grease fittings. cost me about 30.00 bucks a piece. and 100.00 bucks for install. go get it done and stop sounding like you got to a hot date at a cheap motel!!! lol!!

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