I use white lithium grease in a spray can (available at NAPA and probably
anywhere else). It lasts about a year for me.

On 7/12/06, Joseph Fortino <fortino1@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> 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 ?
>