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Old 10-07-2016, 07:43 AM   #3
stantheman1
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Probem Solved!

Turns out the rubber boot around the left ball joint was torn, hence dirt, hence wear, hence creak. I had both front lower control arms replaced (15 year od car). Two points to note:

You have to replace the entire control arm, not just the ball joint.

If you buy the part online, shop carefully; I saw prices for one arm range from $130 to almost $900!
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