Thanks for the replies. PB Blaster dry lube eliminated squeaks immediately. I spreayed every rubber thing I could see in the front wheel area and no more squeak. Awesome.
>From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> >Reply-To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak? >Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500 > >The upper control arm bushings on my '84 seem to squeak seasonally. >Once a year I spray them with silicone lubricant to keep them silent. >I've been doing this for about 7 years now (I just put up with the >seasonal squeaks prior to that) and it works for me. > >Mike >'84 GL 7 pass >'85 GL Westy > > >Dave Vickery wrote: >>Is there any way to quiet a squeaking upper control arm bushing? My >>mechanic said that's an early sign they are starting to go but not >>dangerous >>if there isn't play. He said there is no way to quiet them, but I take >>everything with a grain of salt now. Can anyone confirm or provide input? >>Thanks >>David >> |
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