I have the same problem, squeaking like a mattress sounds, just put in new Koni shocks, so the old shocks weren't the sound source... and I had a shop look at my bushings, and they didn't see anything that was weak bushingwise... though one tierod bushing looked torn a bit... for some reason he didn't think it was a big deal... I am wondering if the rubber base to the springs is worn out, if that won't cause some noise... pretty sure the rubber bases are worn out.. From: John Graham <theklube@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Squeaky front end parts > I have an 88 Westy with about 150,000 miles on her and when I go over bumps > such as speed humps, I can hear squeaking and groaning sounds. I assume > that they are from the age of the rubber components that abound in the front > suspension. Is there any sort of lubricant that might give me some short > term quieting relief? > > I just replaced the passenger side upper ball joint but other than that, > It's all original as far as I know. > > Thanks, > > John Graham > 88 Westy > Charlotte, NC > ----- End Original Message ----- |
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