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Old 09-05-2010, 09:17 AM
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I agree control arm bushings is my bet!
 
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Originally Posted by ericemery
My moneys on control arm bushings or sway bar bushings... End links dont usually make a lot of squeaks. more like popping.
Mine squeeked, banged, and popped before I replaced them with the new factory hotness. It was bad news bears.................kc and the sunshine band...
 
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That would be cool if all I need were new bushings all around. That's not what the shop said but they are rippers, who knows if they were honest. I will have to try the push down strategy, thanks.
 
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Moog replacement broke or Moog original? Hopefully not a replacement....
So I WD 40d everything just like I was told NOT to, because now I fixed the squeaking but I don't know where it originated...woops. I already ordered new parts anyway so whatever was broken is still get replaced for preventative measures. I am just happy it's not embarrassing to roll through a parking lot now sounding like a herd of mice.
 
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Originally Posted by trucky
Moog replacement broke or Moog original? Hopefully not a replacement....
So I WD 40d everything just like I was told NOT to, because now I fixed the squeaking but I don't know where it originated...woops. I already ordered new parts anyway so whatever was broken is still get replaced for preventative measures. I am just happy it's not embarrassing to roll through a parking lot now sounding like a herd of mice.
His was a replacement, I have a Moog replacement on my passenger side for a few weeks now, so far so good. *fingers crossed*
 
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I have Almost All Moog parts up front been on for at least a year, no issues so far.
 
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Wow if you guys are that scared of moog breaking maybe I should look for something else? I told you I'm a suspension rookie!
 


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