Ugh! The most bothersome squeal
#1
Ugh! The most bothersome squeal
Hey guys, so Ive noticed lately that I've got such a squeal coming from my front passenger side tire and/or suspension. Whenever I'm driving at slow speeds and I turn the wheel either direction you can hear it, but it is distinctly coming from the passenger side.
Ive done some investigating a bit and when the cars just sitting there I've sat on the side of the hood causing it to lower a bit, and yes the squeal is there, I've also just put it in neutral and turned the wheel and once again there.
Dont really know where to go from here though, some assistance is much appreciated.
Darryl
Ive done some investigating a bit and when the cars just sitting there I've sat on the side of the hood causing it to lower a bit, and yes the squeal is there, I've also just put it in neutral and turned the wheel and once again there.
Dont really know where to go from here though, some assistance is much appreciated.
Darryl
#3
possibly seized ball joints or tie rods is my first guess. If any of the dust boots have been split open dirt and road splash can easily enter and cause this scenario.
I would jack the front end up and remove the wheel and have someone turn the steering wheel. You may have to unload the ball joint by jacking up the lower control arm ( simulating ride height ).
I would jack the front end up and remove the wheel and have someone turn the steering wheel. You may have to unload the ball joint by jacking up the lower control arm ( simulating ride height ).
#4
Thanks, I'm pretty sure its my ball joints... the sounds comes from there from what I can determine. Is there a temporary fix for the mean time prior to getting the part and changing it.
PS. Where to buy them for a good price?
Darryl
PS. Where to buy them for a good price?
Darryl
Last edited by Darrylmcl; 17-Oct-2009 at 07:34 PM.
#5
You can drill holes into the BJ's, install grease fittings and throw some grease in there. But if the BJ is already squeeking, there has been some friction damage to the cup and ball, so it's best to replace it.
#7
Any one know of any places with good prices?
Last edited by Darrylmcl; 18-Oct-2009 at 11:01 AM.
#10
I noticed the guy above suggested Honda, though OEM... I can imagine they've got the most expensive prices?
#16
Where do you think Honda goes for their balljoints? They all come from aftermarket companies. If you go with a good quality aftermarket part, you can't go wrong.
#17
#18
Im sure there outsourced but they are still an OEM part which is usually a quality peice. I spend half my days at Honda Ive yet to see a new replacement OEM balljoint fail, I cant say the same for aftermarket economy joints. When you get aftermarket joints (depending on which joint obviously) They usually dont last as long as OEM anyway. There's also many things that come into play such as suspension mods etc but thats a whole other discussion.
#19
Well... here's what I've found and think Im confident in purchasing. Just wondering which one you guys would suggest, obviously the cheaper one caught my eye and well it does say OEM, so I dont know, you tell me.
2000 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 4-door - Ball Joint Front Lower - BUY 2000 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 4-door - Ball Joint Front Lower
2000 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 4-door - Ball Joint Front Lower - BUY 2000 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 4-door - Ball Joint Front Lower
#20
Im sure there outsourced but they are still an OEM part which is usually a quality peice. I spend half my days at Honda Ive yet to see a new replacement OEM balljoint fail, I cant say the same for aftermarket economy joints. When you get aftermarket joints (depending on which joint obviously) They usually dont last as long as OEM anyway. There's also many things that come into play such as suspension mods etc but thats a whole other discussion.
Let me give you an example...
If Honda ball-joints are made by MOOG, than whats the difference in going to Honda for the ball-joint versus going to Part Source or even online and ordering MOOG ball-joints for your car? And by difference, I mean beside the minimum 15% mark-up you will get from Honda's parts counter? All because the plastic bag has the Honda logo on it? It's the same ball-joint.
I'm not saying Honda ball-joints are made by MOOG, it's just an example and an extremely valid one.