FWIW, my '84 7 passenger started the upper control arm bushing squeak when the body had 48,000 miles on it. Close inspection didn't indicate that they needed replacing so about once a year I spray silicone lube on them (I've been doing this since '91) and that keeps the squeaking away. Every year I look for play in them but haven't found any. It handles great. You know what they say ... YMMV. Mike
Troy Delnicki wrote: > Interesting... I too have the squeaky front end, but I'm only at 107K, a > lot less than either of the other two vehicles mentioned. My mechanic said > that the front end looked fine, other than one worn tie-rod end. He's got > 22 years experience, so curious if there anything else that would make the > front end squeak. I do have passenger tires on mine (soon to be replaced) > could this have anything to do with it? Assuming that these front end > parts that Ben mentioned do need to be replaced, what kind of labor is > involved, and how expensive are the parts? Is this a do-it-yourself > project or one left to professionals, i.e. any special equipment needed? > > Thanks, > > Troy > 89 Westy > |
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