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Date:         Tue, 25 May 1999 20:57:12 -0500
Reply-To:     Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: squeaking body
Comments: To: Jim Snyder <jsnyder@DAVIS.COM>
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>Hi
>
>I just replaced my original shocks with new Gabriel gas shocks and also put
>on a new set of tires on my '82 Vanagon diesel. I am still hearing some
>squeaking noises under the body when going over irregular roads. Are there
>some points to lubricate which will eliminate these noises?


Probably your upper control arm bushings. You'll need to replace them to
get rid of the noise for good. Some people have had luck with lubricating
them, but not for long.


Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net
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