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dubnutts

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I got an annoying problem when my truck goes over bumps it squeaks real bad kinda like two metal pieces grinding together also when the truck is stationary and i turn the steering wheel it makes the same noise. And once my truck gets to 65-75 the steering wheel shimmy's a little bit. But the alignment is fine and i have new tires that are balanced. And i have new brakes all around. And tread is wearing at a normal rate. I don't know what is the matter. I think it could be a bad bushing but i checked them all and i dont see any thing wrong.
If anyone else has had the same problem or know what the problem is please let me know.
 


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For bumps and stuff I would spray the sway bar bushings with WD-40.

For the shimmy at that speed... I can only think to check your tie rods. Mine were going out, but I never really noticed anything wrong at any speed...

I did, however, feel a "pop" every now and then when I would back out of a parking spot. Changing those took that problem away.

Oh, and by checking them, I mean completely take each one out and see how hard it is to wiggle by hand. Be sure to make sure it's got a good amount of grease in the joint if you can pull the dust boot up. I bought MOOG tie rods... I'll never have to worry about those again (for the life of the truck, anyway)
 
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thanks could i replace the sway bar bushings
 

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you check the wheel bearings?
 

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how can you check the wheel bearings with out physically looking at them
 

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You can't. You need to pull them out and check them. Also repacking them with grease wouldn't hurt.
 

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i sprayed all my bushings with crc penatrating oil for two days with out driving it it must of soaked in real good cause no noise and rides like new
i also got it checked at a suspension shop they said my shit was top notch so im not worried about it
 

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Is that crc stuff petrolium based or silicon based? I think silicon is supposed to be better for rubber than petrolium.
 

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