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Jul 2, 2005 | 08:17 AM

chief96

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From: Newport News, VA

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Hello,
I have a 98 Ranger 2WD 3.0 that tends to squeak from time to time. I am sure the sound is coming from the control arm bushings. Before I take it in and have the mechanic tell me something different, what can I do to quiet the noise. I have tried to spray WD-40 with no luck, is there a better spray lubricant I can use for the short term.
Thanks,
JM

Jul 2, 2005 | 01:11 PM

we4x4

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From: Della-where?

Try a silicone based lubricant on all of the rubber bushings including the radius arms and shocks.

Jul 3, 2005 | 02:49 AM

jimw411

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From: Ventura ,ca. (near L.A.)

I use silkolene chain lube from my dirt dike. It penetrates good and saturates, and is a little gooey and lasts a long time. It solved my leaf spring bushing squeeks.