2016 1500 squeak developed in front left

MaxSteelRam · Jan 12, 2017

2015 RAM 1500 Sport Crew Cab

Had Bilsteins installed @ 2.8 setting for about 3-4 months now and a squeak has developed over bumps of any size or if i am stopped and i roll the steering wheel back and forth. Dealer says it's the bushing in my Lower Control Arm and have ordered a new part under warranty... is this common? I've always read about Upper Control Arm issues.

jdwildman · Jan 12, 2017

I had that exact thing happen with my MaxTrac lift/level. Discovered a small tear in the boot that I think probably happened while I was "testing" my new tires and lift off-road. [emoji12] Squeak was first, now a knocking. Out of warranty, so gonna hafta save up for the joint replacement surgeries. [emoji6]

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MaxSteelRam · Jan 21, 2017

Well in and out of dealer with a new Lower Control Arm and guess what... squeaks worse then before.. They said to drive it and allow it to settle in.. ********, just another way to get me back in for 2 more visits they can bill back to Chrysler.

Jershipe · Jan 21, 2017

I had some struts replaced at the dealer on a 08 ram I owned. Was under warranty. The only reason I let the idiots touch it. When I got it back. It squeaked like crazy. So I took it back. They said it was a ball joint. They replaced that. Still squeaking. Took it back. Said it was rear shocks. They replaced them. Still squeaks. Finally got tired of it. I had someone move the truck up and down. While I took a squirt bottle of water and sprayed all the moving parts. I found it when I sprayed the spring on the drivers side. They didn't have the spring in the pocket on the strut correctly. It was rubbing . I would look there.

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MaxSteelRam · Jan 23, 2017

Jershipe said:
I had some struts replaced at the dealer on a 08 ram I owned. Was under warranty. The only reason I let the idiots touch it. When I got it back. It squeaked like crazy. So I took it back. They said it was a ball joint. They replaced that. Still squeaking. Took it back. Said it was rear shocks. They replaced them. Still squeaks. Finally got tired of it. I had someone move the truck up and down. While I took a squirt bottle of water and sprayed all the moving parts. I found it when I sprayed the spring on the drivers side. They didn't have the spring in the pocket on the strut correctly. It was rubbing . I would look there.

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thanks for the suggestion.. I've had my Bilsteins in for about 3-4 months and it just started squeaking randomly without anyone touching it, so not sure about the spring being in the wrong spot... but i'm going to look into everything.

RamCares · Jan 23, 2017

MaxSteelRam said:
Well in and out of dealer with a new Lower Control Arm and guess what... squeaks worse then before.. They said to drive it and allow it to settle in.. ********, just another way to get me back in for 2 more visits they can bill back to Chrysler.

Hi MaxSteelRam,

Sorry to hear about this! If you decide to revisit your local dealership I'd be happy to follow up with them for you if needed. Just PM our page with your VIN and let me know.

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist

MaxSteelRam · Jan 23, 2017

ramcares said:
Hi MaxSteelRam,

Sorry to hear about this! If you decide to revisit your local dealership I'd be happy to follow up with them for you if needed. Just PM our page with your VIN and let me know.

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist

I'm in Canada so not sure how much help you'd be. Thanks though. I'm waiting to hear back from dealer.

RamCares · Jan 24, 2017

MaxSteelRam said:
I'm in Canada so not sure how much help you'd be. Thanks though. I'm waiting to hear back from dealer.

Hi MaxSteelRam,

Unfortunately I am only able to assist customers in the United States. However you can contact our Canadian customer care team at 1-800-465-2001. They’ll be able to better address your concerns. Please let me know if you have any additional questions!

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist

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