Clicking, creaking front end while turning left? (1 Viewer)

[V8ctor]

Hello all,

There is a noticeable creaking/clicking ONLY when the tire is fully locked to the left. Suspension feels sloppy, but that’s probably because most parts are original from 15+ years ago. Anyways, I think the noise comes from the front.

Yesterday I rebooted the front passenger Cv axle with All-Pro boots. I noticed that the sway bar end bushings was cracked and lower control ball joint has a lot of play. Could be that idk, I’m open to suggestions. Noise is still present.

I attached a link to a YouTube video I just made, so you can hear it.

Gx470 front end noise

 

[captainva]

Since it clicks pretty consistently compared to distance, it has to be something spinning so probably the CV. If not its something around it/the wheel thats hitting. Have you looked to see if the new CV boot clamps hit anything on lock?

 

[V8ctor]

Since it clicks pretty consistently compared to distance, it has to be something spinning so probably the CV. If not it’s something around it/the wheel thats hitting. Have you looked to see if the new CV boot clamps hit anything on lock?

The noise was there before I replaced the Cv boots. They weren’t cracked but I figured it was preventive maintenance or at least before an existing problem got worse. The inner fender liner looks like it’s been rubbed off a bit, but I’ve had these tires since july. The issue began 2 months ago

 

[V8ctor]

Since it clicks pretty consistently compared to distance, it has to be something spinning so probably the CV. If not its something around it/the wheel thats hitting. Have you looked to see if the new CV boot clamps hit anything on lock?

I feel like a dumb***. It IS the fender liner. I didn’t think it was possible because the driver side is fine, but the liner is just a TAD BIT closer to the tire on the passenger side and hence why the sound is only on that side.


Thank you, I was so focused on the suspension needing to be revamped that I ignored the obvious