Upper control arm
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Upper control arm
I searched and couldn't find any info on this. My upper control arm has a nasty squeak when I go over bumps. It's the passenger side. When I jack the car up I can feel it when I put my finger on the bushings. At first I didn't know where it was coming from. It's coming from the upper control arm bushings. I put wd40 on it and it hasn't helped. Any ideas before I take it to the dealer? It's a 2008 with Z51 It's like a creaking sound. Thanks, any info would be great.
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I searched and couldn't find any info on this. My upper control arm has a nasty squeak when I go over bumps. It's the passenger side. When I jack the car up I can feel it when I put my finger on the bushings. At first I didn't know where it was coming from. It's coming from the upper control arm bushings. I put wd40 on it and it hasn't helped. Any ideas before I take it to the dealer? It's a 2008 with Z51 It's like a creaking sound. Thanks, any info would be great.
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Under warranty, let dealer solve!
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You have to disassemble them. This will have to be repeated every so often. Some people drill holes in the control arm so they can install zerk fittings for subsequent lubrication of the bushings. If you do a search you may find a thread or two where people discuss installing the zerks.
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You have to disassemble them. This will have to be repeated every so often. Some people drill holes in the control arm so they can install zerk fittings for subsequent lubrication of the bushings. If you do a search you may find a thread or two where people discuss installing the zerks.
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I decided to go back to stock. I ordered a set of the upper control arms. I guess i will sell the a-arms with the poly bushings. Any one interested? I'l take some pics and post in the for sale section.
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