front squeaking
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front squeaking
I was wondering if anyone here has had the front end squeaking? Mine just started the other day and I can't figure it out, I have sprayed everything with WD40 and it has not stopped. It does it when hitting bumps and I can make it do it when parked and I shake the front . Anyone have suggestions?
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I Think 99Xplr is right. Earlier models had a rubber bushing witch didn’t squeak but would wear out very easily especially the passenger side because it‘s right near the exhaust. They now use a nylon bushing that seems to squeak and something you may have to live with. I’ve used silicon, white grease, WD40 and no telling what else....and it helps for a short time but it always comes back SQUEAK-IN. If your able to make it squeak while parked...have some one shake it while your underneath to make sure that’s your problem.
Brian
I Think 99Xplr is right. Earlier models had a rubber bushing witch didn’t squeak but would wear out very easily especially the passenger side because it‘s right near the exhaust. They now use a nylon bushing that seems to squeak and something you may have to live with. I’ve used silicon, white grease, WD40 and no telling what else....and it helps for a short time but it always comes back SQUEAK-IN. If your able to make it squeak while parked...have some one shake it while your underneath to make sure that’s your problem.
Brian
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My problem was the front driver side bushing, I called about it and it cost about 30 bucks for my explorer, I was going to fix it myself if the dealer wasnt, but they did, it also has to be aligned after its done
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Where were the bushings located, upper/ lower control arm, sway bar end links , tie rod ????. Any info would be helpful.
Thanks for the reply.
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your radius arm bushings are located just beyond your front wheels about a foot in. If they never have been replaced you’ll have to chisel the two BIG rivets off on each side and replace them with bolts….not very hard to do really. I used a big cold chisel to cut mine off. I didn’t have the frills in Sicily..lol..!!
Brian
your radius arm bushings are located just beyond your front wheels about a foot in. If they never have been replaced you’ll have to chisel the two BIG rivets off on each side and replace them with bolts….not very hard to do really. I used a big cold chisel to cut mine off. I didn’t have the frills in Sicily..lol..!!
Brian