I know there have been several forums about front end squeaking but the ones that i have came across have been 2 wheel drive trucks.

I have a 97' F-150 4X4 Etd. Cab with orignal suspension. I've cranked the torsion bars up quite a bit, but not all the way, just enough to level the truck.

The problem is the anoying squeaking coming from the front suspension on the passenger's side and occasionally from the driver's side when going over any bump in the road. One mechanic told me to fill a turkey injector with brake fluid and squirt it into the rubber boot. Or does it have to do with my steering?

Has anyone tried this or know what would be an effective way to fix this? (any ideas will help)

 

I would go back to that mechanic and ask him if he does rust removal and replace suspension parts for free or is his specialty just dumb advise. Brake fluid is extremely corrosive and will rust just about anything it comes in contact with. Leaking brake lines, oil leaks etc are responsible for most suspension damage in the first place. The fluids eat away at rubber washers, bushings,etc then metal contacts metal and thus you get all sorts of nasty sounds and start felling the effects in the handleing. I would advise you to greese the chasis properly, and inspect all of the bushings. Pay close attention to your shock bushings, and end links, these a 2 very common problems on these trucks. If you dont see a problem with either of these items, jakc the front of your truck off the ground using the frame, until the wheels are not touching the concrete. Go to one side or the other and grab the wheel and try to shake it back and forth ( in the directions that the steering turns the tires). I f there is decent amount of play, or your haer the noise your refering to, then most likely your pitman arm and /or idler arm is bad. A pretty expensive repair if your not brave enough to do it yourself, but a simple one to do actually.

 

Thanx a lot. Its been drivin me crazy.