Help me find the SNAFU

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Hey guys
So I just rebuilt the suspension on this 04 tahoe with polyurethane bushings all around new tire rods, new ss brake lines and a new brake job
But there seems to be this creaking noise when we turn the steering wheel and it only happens when the truck is in drive and with your foot on the break.
I wanna assume that the transmission has tension and load during these conditions thats why its more noticeable then.
But everything is new even the bearings. Someone said it could be a potentia welds and I have a feeling that it started when I removed and repaired the engine,
So question to consider could this be a potential issue in the gearbox itself or could this potentially be a steering shaft Issue. Since it was moved obviously during removal of the engine, what do you guys think?
What could you advise me or where can you send me to address this issue.
I will try posting the YouTube short that I made.
Thank for your time.
The mistery sound
 

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Back in the day the cause of the noise was almost always those new poly bushings. The fellas here tell me the new ones don't squeak anymore.

Having said that, seems like something is brushing past metal.
 
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Yeah the noise became a bigger issue after the engine rebuild so i replaced this 21 your rubber bushings. They were all toast anyways. But after everything new including the bearing its still making the noise. But only in drive and low speeds and turns.
Not during park. ‍
 

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What are all the pieces that move while you're in drive making a turn? It really sounded like it was the piece that moved in and out with your wheel turning, but I can't remember the name (I am old).

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What are all the pieces that move while you're in drive making a turn? It really sounded like it was the piece that moved in and out with your wheel turning, but I can't remember the name (I am old).

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the tie rod? Thanks I will double check it.
A Mechanic in the family said there was a TSB about broken sway bar mounts but that was a GMT900 problem not a GMT800 issue.
My other concern was I tighten the shocks so the bushing compressed but I guess there is a torque setting for these. I will start there.
 

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