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Community Links Pictures & Albums Members Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Liked Posts Go to Page... Should I be worried about squeaky ball joint?? Reply Subscribe Thread Tools Search this Thread Feb 18, 2014 | 07:28 PM Share Share Options #1 4drviper Thread Starter Burning Brakes Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,138 Likes: 78 Should I be worried about squeaky ball joint?? So both my front suspension started to squeak as i turn steering and when the road isn't smooth (i.e. speed bump). The squeak that is common in very very old shitboxes I don't notice anything loose right now and the boots are in good condition.. Is this a safety issue that I should address immediately? or just minor annoyance of squeaks? Reply 0 0 4drviper View Public Profile Find More Posts by 4drviper View iTrader Profile Feb 19, 2014 | 10:23 AM Share Share Options #2 Vlad_Type_S Registered Bike Offender iTrader: (3) Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,788 Likes: 845 From: San Diego, CA How many miles on the clock? What year? I would have a look, just to avoid these scenarios. Reply 0 0 Vlad_Type_S View Public Profile Find More Posts by Vlad_Type_S View iTrader Profile Feb 19, 2014 | 12:19 PM Share Share Options #3 Comptechtl2367 Three Wheelin' Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,562 Likes: 85 From: Minneapolis, MN Yes you should. Stop being cheap and replace the joint or entire arm. My brother asked me the same thing on his Accord, i told him to fix it and not even 4 month later the ball joint let go and his wheel broke off and took out the side of the car. Mileage and year dont matter. Reply 0 0 Comptechtl2367 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Comptechtl2367 View iTrader Profile Feb 19, 2014 | 12:35 PM Share Share Options #4 paperboy42190 Moderator iTrader: (7) Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 6,992 Likes: 1,164 From: Alhambra, CA acura doesnt sell the front ball joint separately, they sell the whole upper control arm in 1 piece with the ball joint pressed in Reply 0 0 paperboy42190 View Public Profile Find More Posts by paperboy42190 View iTrader Profile Feb 19, 2014 | 12:50 PM Share Share Options #5 coffeebowl Intermediate Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 31 Likes: 1 From: Camp Lejeune yup, if I were you I would replace it asap! The noise would drive me insane Reply 0 0 coffeebowl View Public Profile Find More Posts by coffeebowl View iTrader Profile Feb 19, 2014 | 01:53 PM Share Share Options #6 erdoc48 06 Anthracite TL Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,997 Likes: 335 From: Myrtle Beach, SC as of 5/2016 Although it could certainly be a ball joint, there's other parts of the front suspension that could be at fault (like worn swaybar bushings allowing the swaybar to clunk). What I'd recommend is to take the car to a shop (dealer, indy, or suspension shop) and have them assess everything to see what needs replacement. You could do the work yourself if you're up to it, but you don't want to replace parts you may not need and still have the noise. How is the steering, handling, and suspension otherwise? Any looseness in the steering? Reply 0 0 erdoc48 View Public Profile Find More Posts by erdoc48 View iTrader Profile Feb 19, 2014 | 04:58 PM Share Share Options #7 4drviper Thread Starter Burning Brakes Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,138 Likes: 78 Quote: Originally Posted by Vlad_Type_S How many miles on the clock? What year? I would have a look, just to avoid these scenarios. Scary :| it's 2007 with 128k miles and its first salty winter ever. Skunk2 upper arm installed early last summer. (At the time, there were no damaged or worn suspension parts, said the Acura tech I was buddies with) Quote: Originally Posted by paperboy42190 acura doesnt sell the front ball joint separately, they sell the whole upper control arm in 1 piece with the ball joint pressed in Luckily(?) for me, I can just buy replacement upper ball joint, (Skunk2) undo 4 allen keys, and replace it. Quote: Originally Posted by erdoc48 Although it could certainly be a ball joint, there's other parts of the front suspension that could be at fault (like worn swaybar bushings allowing the swaybar to clunk). What I'd recommend is to take the car to a shop (dealer, indy, or suspension shop) and have them assess everything to see what needs replacement. You could do the work yourself if you're up to it, but you don't want to replace parts you may not need and still have the noise. How is the steering, handling, and suspension otherwise? Any looseness in the steering? Dealers sometimes get it right, sometimes don't. They certainly do have more experience. I didn't notice any looseness I'm gonna get a stethoscope and try to locate it... Reply 1 1 Lou C

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4drviper View Public Profile Find More Posts by 4drviper View iTrader Profile Feb 19, 2014 | 08:31 PM Share Share Options #8 4drviper Thread Starter Burning Brakes Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,138 Likes: 78 Update : it squeaks more when "hot". When I just take off from driveway, it doesn't squeak, but after 10-15minutes of driving I start noticing squeak and it gets louder until everyone notices it within 10ft of my car and looks at me. Reply 0 0 4drviper View Public Profile Find More Posts by 4drviper View iTrader Profile Feb 21, 2014 | 08:20 PM Share Share Options #9 4drviper Thread Starter Burning Brakes Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,138 Likes: 78 Update : As temp went above 40F,,, it did not even squeak. Still took it to a reputable Honda suspension shop, they found nothing loose or out of place. I'm gonna stop worrying about the noise now. Reply 0 0 4drviper View Public Profile Find More Posts by 4drviper View iTrader Profile Feb 21, 2014 | 11:33 PM Share Share Options #10 EvilVirus Safety Car iTrader: (8) Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,227 Likes: 1,120 From: Houston Reply 0 0 EvilVirus View Public Profile Find More Posts by EvilVirus View iTrader Profile Feb 22, 2014 | 12:14 AM Share Share Options #11 4drviper Thread Starter Burning Brakes Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,138 Likes: 78 ^ Troll living up to his name, please contribute if you can.. Although I'm not worried I still want to know what the noise is. Reply 0 0 4drviper View Public Profile Find More Posts by 4drviper View iTrader Profile Feb 22, 2014 | 12:54 AM Share Share Options #12 Vlad_Type_S Registered Bike Offender iTrader: (3) Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,788 Likes: 845 From: San Diego, CA I think he's just disappointed that you won't do anything about the problem. There isn't supposed to be a noise, so obviously something is wrong. In many cases, extreme conditions surface issues that would otherwise not be obvious. It's also easy to overlook these kinds of problems, especially when the symptoms have disappeared. I knew there was a problem with my clutch MC, but the dealer also told me it was fine... If you have a jack, you can troubleshoot the ball joints and tie rods with this method. How to check ball joints with strut suspension - YouTube Reply 1 1 EvilVirus Vlad_Type_S View Public Profile Find More Posts by Vlad_Type_S View iTrader Profile Feb 22, 2014 | 10:42 AM Share Share Options #13 EvilVirus Safety Car iTrader: (8) Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,227 Likes: 1,120 From: Houston Quote: Originally Posted by 4drviper ^ Troll living up to his name, please contribute if you can.. Although I'm not worried I still want to know what the noise is. Vlads right but whatever I don't care if your wheel comes off; not my car. Your ignorance never ceases to amaze me. GL Reply 0 0 EvilVirus View Public Profile Find More Posts by EvilVirus View iTrader Profile Jul 14, 2015 | 09:14 AM Share Share Options #14 Lou C 5th Gear Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 From: Denver Had a similar issue and told that it was a bushing noise. Well it wasn't - if you are getting noise have them check the ball joints again. Here is my 2006 TL on the wrecker... glad I was going slow at the time of separation. Reply 0 0 Lou C View Public Profile Find More Posts by Lou C View iTrader Profile Reply Subscribe Related Topics Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post Broken axle or bad ball joint job? jblessing 3G TL Problems & Fixes 15 Aug 8, 2018 10:43 PM Purchased a Used Acura Tl 2009, is this normal? wubly 4G TL Problems & Fixes 11 Oct 6, 2015 03:45 PM Driver Fan blower change mode by itself hashbrown 4G TL (2009-2014) 2 Sep 29, 2015 01:13 PM Front passenger clunk Brandle34 2G TL Problems & Fixes 4 Sep 23, 2015 08:20 PM More front camber 0opie 2G CL (2001-2003) 0 Sep 22, 2015 05:15 PM Tags civic, joint, squeakyball, whenhot Back to Subforum 3G TL Problems & Fixes View Next Unread Killer rust spot Thread Tools Show Printable Version Search this Thread Advanced Search Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Advanced Search Reply Closed Thread Share

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