replace all 4 ball joints. for less than $20 dollars a piece. you'll probally be charged $125 dollars to put them on. total $205
A ball joint going bad.
When you hit the bump, the mouse wakes up.
Possibly, the ball joint is bad or a bad strut, but I would have the ball joint checked first.
Without knowing year,make,model I'll just point out the easy one. Dry lower control arm bushings.
4WD - 1999 Bump was released on: USA: 1999
put a new brake pad on it.
This squeaking noise is just the body of the car under pressure. It is nothing to worry about.if you are still concerned take it to your local garage at get them to look at it.
you need to check that the shock absorbers are not worn out or broken
dry bearings. get a LOF and inspection. make sure they lube all the grease fittings
Providence - 1999 Things That Go Bump in the Night 5-5 was released on: USA: 1 November 2002
Unscrew it.
You had better see your physician first to see if there is any chance of your bump going away.