squeaky noise in front end of '96 GT?????

ncbflo · 06-26-2001, 10:46 PM

I have a squeaky noise in the front end of my '96 GT. I can hear it when I turn the wheel and if i hit a small bump. I've been told it's probably the ball joint and can try spraying it with a lubricant or even going as far as tapping it and screwing in a grease fitting (not too fond of that one). Anyone else have similar problems or any suggestions.
My '96 is a stock conv. with 47,000 Miles - the only add on right now is a K&N air filter but I'm getting alot of ideas on the site.

Stefan · 06-27-2001, 08:35 AM

I had some squeeking issues that went away after I swapped out my stock shocks and struts for my Tokicos. Have you sprayed WD40 yet like someone suggested? I would definately check all the simple things before tapping in a fitting.
Keep us posted.

Brett

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

ncbflo · 07-09-2001, 09:41 PM

THANKS for the info on this. I ended up taking a day, pulling off the wheels and getting to the problem. Everytime I hit a small bump or turned the wheel I got a loud squeak. It turned out to be the ball joint at the outer tie rod-I lifted the boot sprayed inside with a liquid grease/lubricant and it's fine now.
Neil

T_Bone · 07-10-2001, 11:40 AM

Exactly what I was going to say...outer tie rod end. Had the same thing on my 96GT. The part was $20. I installed it in about 10 minutes. No more squeek.

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Travis
T-Bones 1997 Cobra#6342 born 6-11-97

Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.56's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Borla cat-back, BBK cat H-pipe, SFC's, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers.
Best 1/8 E.T.-8.983 on street tires

95mustanggt · 07-10-2001, 09:15 PM

Yep, same with my 95 GT. Every 10 or 11 months I put some gear oil in the joint. I'll get to replacing it eventually.

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1995 Mustang GT

06-26-2001, 10:46 PM	#1
ncbflo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: buffalo,ny Posts: 8	squeaky noise in front end of '96 GT????? I have a squeaky noise in the front end of my '96 GT. I can hear it when I turn the wheel and if i hit a small bump. I've been told it's probably the ball joint and can try spraying it with a lubricant or even going as far as tapping it and screwing in a grease fitting (not too fond of that one). Anyone else have similar problems or any suggestions. My '96 is a stock conv. with 47,000 Miles - the only add on right now is a K&N air filter but I'm getting alot of ideas on the site.

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06-27-2001, 08:35 AM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	I had some squeeking issues that went away after I swapped out my stock shocks and struts for my Tokicos. Have you sprayed WD40 yet like someone suggested? I would definately check all the simple things before tapping in a fitting. Keep us posted. Brett ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

07-09-2001, 09:41 PM	#3
ncbflo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: buffalo,ny Posts: 8	THANKS for the info on this. I ended up taking a day, pulling off the wheels and getting to the problem. Everytime I hit a small bump or turned the wheel I got a loud squeak. It turned out to be the ball joint at the outer tie rod-I lifted the boot sprayed inside with a liquid grease/lubricant and it's fine now. Neil

07-10-2001, 11:40 AM	#4
T_Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 207	Exactly what I was going to say...outer tie rod end. Had the same thing on my 96GT. The part was $20. I installed it in about 10 minutes. No more squeek. ------------------ Travis T-Bones 1997 Cobra#6342 born 6-11-97 Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.56's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Borla cat-back, BBK cat H-pipe, SFC's, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers. Best 1/8 E.T.-8.983 on street tires

07-10-2001, 09:15 PM	#5
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Yep, same with my 95 GT. Every 10 or 11 months I put some gear oil in the joint. I'll get to replacing it eventually. ------------------ 1995 Mustang GT