1999 Ford Ranger Noise no one can identify!!! HELP!!!!

1999 FORD RANGER
44,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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POSEIDON_92
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This noise just started...whenever I turn my steering wheel to the left while driving the front driver's side wheel makes a squeaky noise (kinda like then noise a tire makes when you move it on cement when you're not driving)...I've replaced the front driver's side tire after 3 different mechanics looked at everything possible--I'm at a loss and it's driving me crazy!
Nov 19, 2009 at 9:33 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If everything is tight, chances are it is a dry ball joint. If they are original, they are seald and can't be greased.
Dec 2, 2009 at 7:56 AM
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POSEIDON_92
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Yep took it to my favorite guys---ball joints! they are replacing all of them plus an alignment for $800. I called around and pretty much got the same price from everyone, so just gonna use the guys I trust and know it will be done right!
Thanks for you help!!!
Feb 8, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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