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Old 12-11-07, 12:02 PM
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I've noticed that when I corner to the right my car is making this creaking sound coming from the left side of the car. I'm not positive but it seems like its coming from the middle of the car but I could be wrong. It makes this creaking sound. I recently did my balljoints and rotors, but I don't see how that relates to the sound. Does anyone have any input on this?
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I have a similar issue. Except it sounds like its coming from the rear right...
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Mines comming from my front right....
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Mine isn't only when I'm turning though. It happens while driving straight and hitting bumps as well.
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I had this creaking sound AFTER I replaced my lower ball joints. What was it? The lower bolts under the ball joint that weren't tightened enough. Check those. They were just a little bit loose. The car actually felt a little more solid after tightening the right side more.

It only creaked when I was turning at low speeds.
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Originally Posted by Caoboy
I had this creaking sound AFTER I replaced my lower ball joints. What was it? The lower bolts under the ball joint that weren't tightened enough. Check those. They were just a little bit loose. The car actually felt a little more solid after tightening the right side more.

It only creaked when I was turning at low speeds.
Thanks a lot Caoboy, I'll have to have those tightened.
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