Suspension problem, ticks and clicks

[geronimo]

I've started to hear a ticking/clicking noise coming from my front left (drivers side) wheel at low speeds and what can only be described as a weird ass noise at high speeds that comes and goes in waves. Both of these, I believe, are related to my suspension system. Any ideas what could cause these noises?

I have a meeting with my mechanic today. He's going to give me his expert opinion on the suspension system and hopefully give me a solution. But before we meet, I'd like to gain a slight idea of what is going on down. Any input would be great.

Thanks

[CREWZIN]

It almost has to be the wheel bearing or CV (constant velocity) joint. Your mechanic should be able to pinpoint which it is. My guess would be the CV joint.

[geronimo]

Thanks Crewzin. I hope its the cv joints. Or I bought some bad bearings (just replaced them 3,000 miles ago.)

[CREWZIN]

If you have a jack, you can look under the drivers side for a tear on the CV joint boot. That's what usually goes wrong, a tear in the boot leaves it open for dirt and debris to get inside and play havoc with the joint. It usually run anywhere from $100 to $200 to replace a single joint.

[geronimo]

CV Joint Boots were in tact with no rips. Mechanic told me the bushings were bad, which I already knew. What I didn't know was how much noise those little buggers could make!

Quoted at $263 installed. Seems reasonable.