Suspension(?) creak when making sharp right turn

[dfjelstul]

I'm thinking of buying a friends '94 Forerunner. It's in very good condition, low miles (88K), except for one thing. When you make a sharp right turn, such as into a parking space, there is creaking/groaning sound coming from the front wheel area. I don't know much about cars, but it sounds like it's from the suspension. Any ideas what this could be and what it might cost to get fixed?

 

[KGB4187]

IS the forerunner like a different version of the Tacoma PreRunner?

 

[02sport]

that creaking is normal. the steering stopper covers are worn or just fell off -it's just a little plastic "cap" that goes over the steering stopper bolt. couple dollars at a dealership. there's 2 per side (front/rear of the tire) take a peek under the front and you'll see which "bolt" the covers go on/where is rubs.

 

[dfjelstul]

Thanks

I'll pick up a couple from the dealer and try it out. Hopefully it's that simple.... famous last words.

 

[02sport]

yep that should fix it right up. or, you could just dab some grease on the stoppers, a bit messy but will quiet them down
here's a pic

 

[mtnet2000]

My 04 does that when I make a u-turn on un-even ground, and the wheel is turned and the shock compressed at the same time.... Kind of annoying