I have about 80k on my 97 4x4 and the other day I noticed a loud suspension squeak even with the radio on. It is coming from the driver's side but I can't pinpoint exactly where. The steering is tight and everything was checked by a mechanic at 75k. I think it's a balljoint as it squeaks with suspension movement and when turning.

Are there any tricks to get rid of it? I had a similar squeak from the steering when I got the truck but this was fixed when I greased all the links using a needle fitting on a grease gun. I don't really want to replace the ball joints because I don't think they are wore out.

 

Check the sway bar end links too, they can make some funny noises, and they're dirt cheap to replace.

 

sway bar.. Mine does the same thing.. have had the parts to fix for months..hehe