Creaking/Groaning when turning steering wheel at low speeds

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    So when at a stop or going slow, turning the wheel causes a strange groaning from the front end, sounds like the right side. I jacked up car but didn't see anything.

    Wondering if this is common or anyone else experienced it? I don't want to throw parts at it but clueless where to start.
     
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    Check that the top of your end link isn't rubbing the frame. Mine was doing that with certain end links that were too close.
     
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    Ok, I'll have to do that next weekend. Yesterday, I looked at end links, tie rod, and ball joints but saw nothing. May have to get brother over to turn the wheel while I'm under it.
     
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    Mine only did it with weight on it and you could see the scrape marks.
     
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