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Subject:I want to kill my control arm bushings...
From:Steve Delanty
Date:Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:19:26 -0700

A couple months ago I did a ton of front suspension
work on the Westy. It drives and handles much better,
but now I have this terrible rubbery squeek/groan
that comes from the upper control arm bushings.
It's REALLY obnoxious, and both sides do it when
there's any front suspension activity.
I tried squirting a bit of silicone lube on the bushings,
but no change....

Has anyone else had this problem? What to do?
Is there something inferior about some brands of
bushings? I got 'em from one of our FOLV.
(Friendly On Line Vendor)
Did I do something wrong during assembly?

Does anyone have any good suggestions besides
pressing them out and starting over again with
a new set?

It's driving me absolutely CRAaAZzyyY !!

Thanks for any good advice before I tear my hair out...
Steve

'86 Westy "Escape Pod"

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