2000 GMC Jimmy front/shock or bushing makes noise when warm

curtratcliff · #1 11-01-2004, 08:15 AM

Hi--After doing the hood hinge replacement (great fix by the way, blazer LT) my 2000 Jimmy SLT 4WD still makes suspension noise when it is going very slowly near the right front shock, but only when warm. It does not make the noise when cold???

smonaldo · #2 11-01-2004, 11:43 AM

Probably tie rod ends (ball joints), notoriuos on my 200 model!

curtratcliff · #3 11-01-2004, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smonaldo

Probably tie rod ends (ball joints), notoriuos on my 200 model!

Thanks, yeah I thought that might be it...How much should that cost???

smonaldo · #4 11-02-2004, 07:16 AM

can't say...last pair I had put in were still under warranty. But, they are not difficult to get at....probably a 45min to 1 hr each plus parts

BlazerLT · #5 11-02-2004, 02:18 PM

I would take a look at the sway bar end links and bushings before you do anything.

#24 and #25 are the two to look at.

smonaldo · #6 11-02-2004, 02:26 PM

Hey blazerLT, did you see my "tranny" problem was resolved?!

BlazerLT · #7 11-02-2004, 02:32 PM

Maybe, post a link to that thread.

smonaldo · #8 11-02-2004, 02:43 PM

For BlazerLT

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=307826

curtratcliff · #9 11-02-2004, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by curtratcliff

Hi--After doing the hood hinge replacement (great fix by the way, blazer LT) my 2000 Jimmy SLT 4WD still makes suspension noise when it is going very slowly near the right front shock, but only when warm. It does not make the noise when cold???

Sorry near left front shock, feels like it is under my feet while driving...also when I push on the left front corner of the truck it makes the squeeking sound when warm, not cold and sporadically. Maybe something is dry?

BlazerLT · #10 11-02-2004, 04:47 PM

Have you greased the 11 grease fittings on your truck?

Sounds like a balljoint needs grease.

curtratcliff · #11 11-04-2004, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BlazerLT

Have you greased the 11 grease fittings on your truck?

Sounds like a balljoint needs grease.

Yeah, the balljoints were greased today for free when I had new Monroe Sensa Tracs installed. Car is literally riding like new and soundproof after the grease job, hood hinge replacement, and new shocks in the past two weeks...Thanks BLT, let's see how long we can go without a problem...!

Pep Boys has free installation all this month on Monroe shocks, so I figured what the hell...I was surprised to see that the originals were Bilstein, (we have owned since new). I checked the wholesale price of the shocks on line and they were only 2 dollars more at PB...They also let me check a couple other things while it was on the lift. Wouldn't want them to do much else, but for free labor, 2 hours after they did a full diagnostic, checked transfer and diff levels and alignment check. (also free).

Much, much, much better than the GMC dealer here in Chicago.

BlazerLT · #12 11-04-2004, 10:09 PM

Agina, were the 11 grease fittings greased on the fron end of you truck?

smonaldo · #13 11-05-2004, 06:09 AM

You replaced Bilsteins with Monroes!???! Dude, Bilsteins come with a lifetime warranty! You got ripped!

BlazerLT · #14 11-05-2004, 04:23 PM

He's got a point there.

I have never heard of Bilsteins wearing out after 4 years.

curtratcliff · #15 11-15-2004, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BlazerLT

He's got a point there.

I have never heard of Bilsteins wearing out after 4 years.

They were shot, in four years. Didn't know about the lifetime guarantee but I had Bilsteins on my 911 racer and switch over to Konis...no compare. Why is everyone crazy about BS...??

BTW--The 120.00 I spent on the new shocks means nothing compared to how happy I am I didn't replace my whole front end trying to find the rattle.

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