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Subject:Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
From:Mike Collum
Date:Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500

The upper control arm bushings on my '84 seem to squeak seasonally.
Once a year I spray them with silicone lubricant to keep them silent.
I've been doing this for about 7 years now (I just put up with the
seasonal squeaks prior to that) and it works for me.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy

Dave Vickery wrote:
> Is there any way to quiet a squeaking upper control arm bushing?  My
> mechanic said that's an early sign they are starting to go but not
> dangerous
> if there isn't play.  He said there is no way to quiet them, but I take
> everything with a grain of salt now.  Can anyone confirm or provide input?
> Thanks
> David
>