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4runner creaking

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by harmoo, Nov 13, 2024.

  1. Nov 13, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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    harmoo

    harmoo [OP] New Member

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    My 1999 4runner has a squeak/creak coming from drivers side front suspension, i have a video but won’t let me upload it and i believe it’s the lower ball joint does anyone have experience with this problem? it squeaks when i turn or go over bumps or basically anytime the suspension is used
     
  2. Nov 14, 2024 at 6:44 AM
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    DLO_Houston

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    First place to look would be the upper and lower control arm bushings, but the noise could also be from your shocks. Most folks don't do the trial and error method when replacing bushings, they replace them all in one go (control arm, anti-sway bar, etc.) but it is a bit of work to remove the U/L control arms to replace the bushings, and while you're at it, might as well replace the lower ball joints while it's all apart.
     
  3. Nov 14, 2024 at 7:57 AM
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    negusm

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    Control Arm Bushings. I replaced literally my ENTIRE front suspension with 100% Genuine TOYOTA parts EXCEPT for the control arm bushings. It still creaks.
     

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