Re: [DML] squeeky front right suspensiuon.

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Polyurethane is notoriously squeaky. If you have polyurethane bushings in your suspension, the only thing you can do to minimize squeaking is to minimize their movement. That is why I modified my Uding bracket to shock tower interfaces (Ed's brackets have polyurethane bushings).

Bill Robertson
#5939

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Stephen Rice <stevedmc@...> wrote:
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> Check and make sure your lower control arms aren't over torqued.   I
> had a squeaking noise coming from my passenger LCA that didn't happen
> until after I replaced it.  It turns out the bolt that holds it to the
> frame was too tight and was causing it to make the noise.  I loosened
> it, torqued it to about 65 lbs (I think) and the noise went away.  I'm
> traveling right now and don't have the exact torque specs in front of
> me.  Perhaps someone can chime in.
> 
> On 02/12/2011, jtrealtywebspannet <jtrealty@...> wrote:
> > You may have parts that need replacing but lubricating can't hurt and while
> > you are lubing the front end you can inspect things. Spray silicone on the
> > upper and lower spring perches, steering column bushing, and sway bar
> > bushings. Grease the ball joints and the tie rod ends. Don't forget you
> > should also be lubing the speedometer angle drive and checking the C/V boots
> > and trailing arm bolts. Could be a bad shock or shock mount.
> > David Teitelbaum
> >
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, KiwiDean@ wrote:
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> >> Does that mean a simple lube job, or does a part need replacing?
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