

| Subject: | Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver] |
| From: | Craig Oda |
| Date: | Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:54:32 -0700 |
David, thanks for the info. > Groaning/squeaking from in front tends to be the rubber/steel bushings at > the inner end of the upper control arm. Doesn't matter but sure sets your > teeth on edge, changes with humidity and splash. May be able to work some > rubber lube in there for limited effect. New bushings are ?$50-75? per > side, two each side. Replacing them isn't horrendous but it's by no means > trivial, not a casual job. If one actually fails and becomes loose you'll > get a marked and dangerous uncertainty in handling, but they can groan for > years with no harm. It is really raining today. Maybe change in humidity? vanagain.com has upper control arm bushings for $25 per piece. If I need two per side, then I could do both sides for $100 (4 bushings) plus some cash for shipping and handling. I guess I should buy a high-torque torque wrench for this too... Maybe Harbor Freight? My current torque wrench from Sears only goes to 75 ft-lb. Do you have any thoughts on why my rear suspension is squeaking too? Makes my passengers a bit nervous. Thanks. Regards, Craig
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