FastEddieB

So, a quick recap. Just got new wheel bearings put on the vehicle. I am having a really weird sounding squeaky wheel kinda noise that I can hear and feel inside the vehicle. After wheel bearings, I grabbed new tires to resolve my wheel wobble which is great. Now, I just need this squeaking/clunk noise gone. I am very suspicious of this because i can audibly hear it when driving outside, but my mechanic has not warned me of anything.Could this be a tie rod or a rack and pinion issue or maybe even front shocks.


2007 chevy suburban ltz


Past 2 months updates
New set of wheels
Wheel Bearings
Strut Bar Bushings
A/C Recharge

Still needs
Rear Air shocks and compressor
Front Shocks(possibly
Oil Pressure Sensor
TPMS Sensors
Reverse notification sensor(Someone bumped me and ran while i was in best buy)

KChevy75

Check the sway bar end links. The bushings tend to disintegrate and fall off. If you have a lot of rust, the bolts and nuts can break off as well.

Could be struts. But something would have to be seriously broken for them to clunk and squeak. Could be the rubber cone up top is bad. I doubt it as I've rebuilt some at 300,000 miles and they were still new looking.

Tie rod ends, steering components are also a possibility.

FastEddieB

I think I am gonna start with the strugs. I notice when pushing on the front end, it makes a noise when weight is applied. I think there are multiple issues i am facing.

KChevy75

I just put Arnott struts on mine. They come with a resistor kit so you won't get alerts on your dash. I did the cheaper option which requires reusing your springs and other components. If I was to do it again, I'd have spent the extra money and gone with their fully assembled struts.

Mine were original had had almost 300,000 miles. The driver side had leaked badly while the passenger side wasn't as bad. The ride is much better now.

oldchevy

I had a similar problem several years ago. I also thought it was a wheel bearing but it was not. Turned out to be the center bearing in the driveshaft. If you have a 2 piece driveshaft, check that center bearing.

FastEddieB

This is exactly my problem i believe. I took it to the shop yesterday to get the brakes done, come to find out, upper control arm ball joints are done, and struts are done as well. at this point, im gonna have an entirely new suspension soon. smh. only 217k miles.

FastEddieB

I am not sure if its that. i feel it in the front area of the truck when I drive. I can feel it when the wheels start turning, its like a low audible creaking noise. really weird.

KChevy75

If it's when turning, bad ball joints possibly. The uppers are are a permanent part of the upper control arms so the upper control arms need to be replaced.

The lower ball joints can be removed and replaced without removing the control arms.

It's been a long time since I did mine but it was probably around the 75,000 mile range. This made a huge improvement in the steering. Before, it was very sloppy. After, it was nice and tight. I also did all the bushings not too long after.

KChevy75

It could also be a torn sway bar mount: https://chevroletforum.com/forum/tah...t-frame-80338/