Nissan Skyline R34(ER34) Front Suspension Noise

[CF.Panda]

Any insight will help find the issue. When I do a sharp turn to the right I hear a screeching sound coming from the front. It only happens turning Right and not Left. Steering fluid seems okay. Not sure what this part is(picture) but one side seemed "wetter" than the other. All bushing from a quick look did not seem damaged. I'll do a better look but wanted to ask here in case it helps me troubleshoot faster.

[CF.Panda]

I want to also note I did lift the tire and checked for any play to see if it was a bad tie rod. It doesn't move at all.

[MBS206]

Is it a noise that if you turn the wheel, and hold it turned to the right, the screech continues? Or does it only occur while you're moving the steering wheel?

Does it occur when stationary turning the steering wheel from centre to the right?

[CF.Panda]

35 minutes ago, MBS206 said:

Is it a noise that if you turn the wheel, and hold it turned to the right, the screech continues? Or does it only occur while you're moving the steering wheel?

Does it occur when stationary turning the steering wheel from centre to the right?

It seems to happen only when moving not stationary. It happens more frequently when reversing and turning steering wheel to the right. I MAY have found what the sound is and if it’s that I will feel so dumb since it did start happening around when I put 18” wheels. I attached the image of where there’s a scraping line to that plastic liner and the other side does not have that.

[GTSBoy]

That could easily make a horrible noise.

+1 to the benefits of:

a) Disclosing all relevant information when asking questions such as these,

b) Actually going out and having a look at your own car, seeing as you're the one there, and we're not!

[MBS206]

I would be surprised if that wasn't the issue.

It's probably telling you, that even if you remove the plastic liner, you may have some other clearance issues that may occur too in some scenarios. IE, tyre to guard. It looks like someone has already rolled the lip, but you may still have issues in the future IE, turning and hitting a bump etc.

The fact it changes how bad it makes the noise when you are going backward vs forward is highly indicative that it's the tyre rubbing. They do make a terrible sound, even if you're only pushing a project car that has a liner hanging down on a tyre!

 

Has the car been lowered? If it has been, what is the measurement from the centre of the wheel hub to the lip of the guard straight up?