Squeaky Suspension

[Workhorse]

Does anyone know how to grease a suspension? I'm not exactly sure if that's the problem but whenever i hit a bump in the road or go over a speed bump you can hear a terrible squeak/creak coming from the wheel well on the passenger side. I don't have the moneys to replace my suspension and it drives me nuts so im looking for some kind of temporary solution for now.

 

[leftyfork]

Get yourself a couple of cans of spray silicone and spray all the rubber pivot points. There are a ton of them. I did this, and my car is as silent as a new suspension. Remove your wheels so you can get to all the bushings. You might have to keep spraying, but it will work. Be patient.

 

[Workhorse]

Is there anyway you could get me a picture or describe where it is? I looked the other day but there's so much under there i'm not sure where to spray. Haha sorry I don't know much about suspensions.

 

[mirrorimg]

Its probably the upper control arm bushings.

 

[Workhorse]

Its probably the upper control arm bushings.

Does it need to be replaced or just sprayed like lefty said?

 

[Workhorse]

Never mind. It worked! thanks for the help

 

[mirrorimg]

Lubricating them will only be a temporary fix, as that suspension component gets a lot of movement every time you drive. Replacing the bushing will be a more permanent fix.

 

[leftyfork]

Good. If there is any noise left, it is probably the rubber bushings at the end of your radius rods. These are the two rods that protrude through the radiator support. There are two rubber bushings sandwiched in there. Loosen the bolt with a deep socket approximately 5 or 6 turns and spray the hell out of the front and rear, then tighten it back up.