Groaning noise when steering at slow speeds

Hi guys, I’ve got a new groaning noise when steering at low speeds.
Truck is 2019TRD OR with 2-3” lift up front installed last summer. 28k miles on truck. Has ecgs and diff drop too. Power steering fluid level looks good.
Any guesses where to start?
Will post up a video soon...

 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/aOzBKuk69EE

 

Ball joints? Jounce bearing?

 

Had a buddy come over and turn the wheel while I listened under the truck. Does seem to come from the R side lower ball joint. But hard to say. Maybe I'll start there.

 

So the ball joint test of checking for play in the 12&6 o’clock position is negative. I get play at 3&9 o’clock Both front wheels. Tie rods?

 

Hopefully its a simple fix
My parents Durango groaned when it was low on power steering fluid

 

Does it do it when you drive ? If it’s just on your driveway it’s the tires rubbing against the concrete . Try different surface area to see if it does it .

 

Does you lift kit expect periodic grease? Look for Zerk fittings and hit them with grease. Drive it and try again.

 

Power steering level is good. No zerks on suspension.
Guess I’ll take in to the shop. Doubt warranty covers anything after lifting the truck.

 

It groans on any surface.

 

Sounds like u might have a power steering issue . A bad pump ..possibly .

 

Checked the tie rods. Seem solid with no play in themselves. I realized that the 3-9 o'clock play on one wheel also moves the opposite wheel. So something up with my steering rack or bushings?

 

I have the same issue, groaning coming from the power steering rack and there is evidence of oil/grease leak on the rack dust boot on the driver's side. The noise has been getting louder in the past week. Still not clue what it is. Were you able to decipher what's causing the noise?

 

I think it turned out to be a bad upper control arm ball joint. My drivers side UCA ball joint had a small tear in the boot. New ball joints fixed the noises.

 

Did you replace the ball joint yourself?

 

Yes, I got a loaner ball joint tool kit from O-Reillys and bought new ball joints. I have Ironman UCAs and they use OEM style ball joints.
Check your UCA ball joints first. Mine was cooked. Super loose, floppy and grinding.

https://youtu.be/zlVd01r7AOc

 

check if your sway bar is not hitting some aspect of your suspension

 

I do not have a sway bar.

 

Mine does it too, I have uniball UCAs and a 2” lift.

I saw on a thread here race car parts make race car sounds and have stuck to that when I hear the groans or squeaks

 

how does the ball joint cause PS groan?