suspension help

[RollTideRoll]

My drag link (I think) appears to be bent at the end. I don't know much of anything about these parts so I am not sure. There is also a pretty constant kind of squeal coming from the front left area when driving. What do I need to fix this and what could the noise be?

 

[RollTideRoll]

Obviosuly, the rubber boot in the 3rd picture shouldn't be torn

 

[thedoughboy]

Here's a good read if you want to repair the boot. Otherwise, you'll need to replace the tie rod (the threaded piece).

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/replacing-damaged-tie-rod-end-boots.646539/#post-8052457

 

[RollTideRoll]

So...new tie rod end?

Maybe the noise is coming from there being no grease in the boot.

 

[canman]

Your knuckle also looks like it could use some grease.

 

[thedoughboy]

So...new tie rod end?

Maybe the noise is coming from there being no grease in the boot.

Yep, looks like it. This is on my to do list. I purchased the OTC 7315A puller on Amazon. This worked great when I installed my steering stabilizer. There are numerous threads on here illustrating how to replace the tie rod ends. Or, for $8 you could buy a new boot and try that. If you are experiencing loud clunking noises I think you found the culprit.

 

[maxamillion2345]

I wouldn't worry about it unless theres slop in the joint. I don't see anything bent. Not likely to be the cause of your squeal.

 

[RollTideRoll]

No grease in what used to be the boot wouldn't cause the squeal?

 

[maxamillion2345]

Not likely. Hit it with some spray lube and see if it stops.

 

[LandCruisinMy93]

Drag link doesn't appear bent at all, as mentioned, your tie rod end needs repaired or replaced, wouldn't hurt to replace them all at once and not have to worry about it for a while. However, also as mentioned it's not likely that the bad boot or dry ball joint are causing a squealing noise, sounds like you should figure out if there is a cruiser club local to you and enlist some help finding the real issue.

 

[scottryana]

wrong forum. ha

 

[thedoughboy]

Just saw this:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/group-buy-genuine-toyota-tie-rod-ends-set.834898/

Toyota tie rod set.