Could someone help? I have a '99 ML430 with 144,000 miles. Two weeks ago I started having this loud squeak come from the front right side of the truck while driving over any size road imperfection. It almost sounds like metal against metal. I initially thought it was the front shocks, so I replaced them myself. I left on the original bushings because they still looked good and were bigger than the ones that came with my replacements. After doing this, I am still hearing the squeak.

Do you guys think that it may be the bushings? I am going to switch the old ones with the new and see what happens. If the squeak does not go away, I will reluctantly take it to the dealer to find out.

Does anybody out there have an idea what might be going on? Thanks in advance.

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1999 ML430
2003 Chevy Suburban Z71
1993 Honda Prelude V-Tech