Squeaking is driving me nuts - 2003 1500 5.7 Hemi RWD Quadcab

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Aug 11, 2015 | 10:47 AM

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alth3655

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Originally Posted by Chet Ubetcha

There's not a whole lot greaseable from the factory. Most everything is sealed. If you have to replace them, get some MOOG (or the like) greaseable parts.

Is there a big difference in price or hassle of installing MOOG parts? Any recommendations where I can get them for a good price?

Aug 11, 2015 | 10:49 AM

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For a quick fix, until you drive through rain or drive through a car wash, you could get some white lithium grease and spray into the cracked boots of the ball joints real good. I've done mine, but need to do it again since I won't be installing my new ones until next weekend. Sounds like the guest bed in Granny's house!

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Lol....can you get that at advance or auto zone? How long does it last before it squeaks again?

Aug 11, 2015 | 11:07 AM

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Sure can or Home Depot. It's just like wd-40, but it's a thicker grease and lasts longer. It'll last for a while, until water hits it continuously.

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Aug 11, 2015 | 11:27 AM

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Get Moogs with zirc at Rock Auto. If replacing the original uppers, you'll need to buy the complete control arm assembly, but next time you néed to replace them, the Moog uppers feature replaceable ball joints...