FWIW, my '84 7 passenger started the upper control arm bushing squeak
when the body had 48,000 miles on it.  Close inspection didn't indicate
that they needed replacing so about once a year I spray silicone lube on
them (I've been doing this since '91) and that keeps the squeaking away.
  Every year I look for play in them but haven't found any.  It handles
great.  You know what they say ... YMMV.

Mike

Troy Delnicki wrote:
> Interesting... I too have the squeaky front end, but I'm only at 107K, a
> lot less than either of the other two vehicles mentioned. My mechanic said
> that the front end looked fine, other than one worn tie-rod end. He's got
> 22 years experience, so curious if there anything else that would make the
> front end squeak. I do have passenger tires on mine (soon to be replaced)
> could this have anything to do with it? Assuming that these front end
> parts that Ben mentioned do need to be replaced, what kind of labor is
> involved, and how expensive are the parts? Is this a do-it-yourself
> project or one left to professionals, i.e. any special equipment needed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Troy
> 89 Westy
>