2003 4.7 V8 2WD Creaking When Turning

My 2003 creaks whenever I turn the steering wheel, and it has become increasingly louder. This sound seems to go away temporarily when it rains, so I’m wondering if it isn’t a lubrication issue? Any tips would be appreciated!

 

Mine was from the skid plate. I am running an aftermarket RCI but it’s also common with the TRD skid plate. Specifically where it mounts to the crossmember behind the oil pan. Solution was some rubber washers on the bolts. I made my own out of some 8th inch industrial rubber. But you can source something similar like toilet tank to bowl bolts washers. Start by taking off your skid plate and see if the noise goes away. Even if you have a standard skid plate

 

Okay, I will try this and get back to you. Thank you!

 

Ball joints. Check em all. Upper and lower.

 

Oh shit, I realized I just butchered a first GEN thread. Sorry about that. Do with the poster above said

 

got it!

 

I guess you had a "blonde" moment?



I just like to poke fun. I've done the same trying to help on other gens....

 

I’m just glad I caught it before I became a statistic. The Mr. blonde actually came from Adam @TXRailRoadBandit73 Named me that because he said I looked like Michael Madsen in reservoir dogs lol

 

Please don't cut my ear off please!!!

 

100% agree with ball joints, previous owner replaced drivers side with something with a zerk fitting (probably moog) lubed it and noise is gone......probably going to replace that LBJ real soon. You could check for play and let it ride.....or replace it and have some peace of mind.