Front end squeak

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I know we've talked about this before, but my front end is gradually starting to squeak more and more everyday that I drive the truck. My ball joints, inner/outer tie rods, upper control arms, and sway bar links are all BRAND new (just replaced 2-3 months ago).

So what could this front end squeak be? I know I need new shocks pretty bad, but could worn shocks cause the truck to squeak? Also, how about bushings?

Need some input on this, it's getting pretty annoying. That 'errr' 'errr' 'errr' everytime you slow down to go over a speed bump or pull into someones driving sure does take away from the aggressiveness of the vehicle. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks again guys.

Video of squeaking:

http://www.tubechop.com/watch/307120
 
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Sounds exactly like mine, but mine ended up being the lower ball joints.

Sounds exactly like the ball joints, but I haven't pin pointed it quite yet. Like I said, it's all brand new. I'm thinking maybe they need to be greased or something.
 

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I have a similar squeak. The only thing that I could not replace this summer was my shocks. I cannot figure out what else it could be other than that. I am going to replace them sometime in the next couple weeks. I also thought it was my new ball joints, but I looked, and they are packed. I will try to let you know when I get the shocks out and replaced whether that stopped the squeak.
 

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Grease your ball joints. Mine start creaking every 6 months or so, or after a mud bog. Unless they are the sealed type, and not greasable. Then IDK.
 
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