P1000 Front end squeak

[HawkDriver]

So I came in from quail hunting, almost to the house, front end developed some weird squeak. I isolated it to the right front side. It happens when rocking the machine and turning the wheel.

Tried the easy solution first, swapped front shocks to see if the noise would follow the shock. Put white lithium grease in the shock lollipops and on the outer surface of bushing. Nope, still there.

With the right shock off, and up on a jack, I tried moving the front wheel and turning it, no noise.

Reinstalled shock, tried different torque on the shock nuts until back to 47 pounds, no joy.

I have searched, and most talk about injecting grease into ball joints/tie rod end. I dont know if that is just a band aid, but not too crazy with that idea.

Machine is stock except for the Rough Country M1's, 2400 miles.

Any other thoughts before I tear it apart and start replacing joints?

 

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[Jerryg]

So I came in from quail hunting, almost to the house, front end developed some weird squeak. I isolated it to the right front side. It happens when rocking the machine and turning the wheel.

Tried the easy solution first, swapped front shocks to see if the noise would follow the shock. Put white lithium grease in the shock lollipops and on the outer surface of bushing. Nope, still there.

With the right shock off, and up on a jack, I tried moving the front wheel and turning it, no noise.

Reinstalled shock, tried different torque on the shock nuts until back to 47 pounds, no joy.

I have searched, and most talk about injecting grease into ball joints/tie rod end. I dont know if that is just a band aid, but not too crazy with that idea.

Machine is stock except for the Rough Country M1's, 2400 miles.

Any other thoughts before I tear it apart and start replacing joints?

Have you tried some spray lube on all the joints and shock mounts?

 

[Remington]

I have searched, and most talk about injecting grease into ball joints/tie rod end. I dont know if that is just a band aid, but not too crazy with that idea.

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SUSPENSION NOISE

HONDA Pioneer 1000-5 : I am hearing a popping noise in the suspension. Sounds like it's coming from the front end. My last service I mentioned this noise, but it was very mild. I was told they do make a popping noise. Is this true and is it because the machine is getting older? Any...

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Check them A arm welding bracket's and the arm bushings. Remove them and check. Dont just spray oil in them.

 

[tjoreo]

Mine was very sqeaky a couple years ago and I found it was in the control arm bushings and bolts. I just kept spraying them with some spray silicone ( Im sure not recommended but it worked), and it eventually quieted down. Mine was after a long winter plowing snow so I think they just got a little corroded and rusted.

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[HawkDriver]

Well, no joy on figuring out what it is.

With the machine on the ground, I was able to determine that the noise IS coming from around the outboard side, somewhere in the knuckle.

I put the front end up on jack stands with the wheel off. I had the shock bolts installed, ran a cargo strap between the two to keep it hanging without stressing the CV joints. Both ball joints feel tight. The tie rod end doesn't seem to have any movement either, other than the play in the steering box. I tried rocking the suspension around while it was hanging, no noise at all. The welded on frame brackets looked good, no obvious cracks.

I guess I need to figure out if I want to tear it apart or just take it to the dealership. I am in the middle of gutting the rear suspension of my 73 Vette, and dont know if I feel like 2 projects right now.

 

[Remington]

Well, no joy on figuring out what it is.

With the machine on the ground, I was able to determine that the noise IS coming from around the outboard side, somewhere in the knuckle.

I put the front end up on jack stands with the wheel off. I had the shock bolts installed, ran a cargo strap between the two to keep it hanging without stressing the CV joints. Both ball joints feel tight. The tie rod end doesn't seem to have any movement either, other than the play in the steering box. I tried rocking the suspension around while it was hanging, no noise at all. The welded on frame brackets looked good, no obvious cracks.

I guess I need to figure out if I want to tear it apart or just take it to the dealership. I am in the middle of gutting the rear suspension of my 73 Vette, and dont know if I feel like 2 projects right now.

While up in the air, take the shocks off and move the arms up and down. Might hear the noise then. Better yet tho, remove the Aarm and inspect the bushings and bolts where it mounts to the frame. Hard to know till u have it apart. Dont take it to the dealer, might as well bend over and do an about face then🤣