Thats what i use also WD40,   sounded like an old matress driving around before ;-)
seems right at the same time every year i need a couple shots of WD. REALLY DRY AND HOT

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jaap Nauta <bus.mail@IAE.NL>
>Sent: Jul 11, 2006 8:18 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
>
>I just replaced the upper control arm bushings, that's the best thing to
>do. I wished I had done it earlier.
>But working on it I noticed that probably the best place to spray is on
>the inside of the bushings, that is on the inner side of the control arm.
>Jack up the front, and you'll see a small gap between the bushing and the
>chassis. WD40 should do it
>
>Grt, Jaap
>'87 Caravelle diesel
>
>
>> Anybody recommend some magic goo you can spray on  all the bushings up
>> front that will slight lube between the bushing and the metal parts
>> and will last more than a week ?