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| Author: | Endurance [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | OME HD struts and CRD springs, squeaking in cold weather |
Its been very cold the last two days (20-40) and I noticed that whenever my front struts compress they make a pretty loud squeaking noise. At first I thought that would go away after driving a couple of miles, but it didnt. Is anybody else experiencing this? Is it maybe the oil in the struts? |
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| Author: | KJ04 [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:29 am ] |
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What you're hearing is most likely the front swaybar bushings. Shoot them with some silicone spray and see if it subsides. |
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| Author: | Endurance [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:47 pm ] |
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KJ04 wrote: What you're hearing is most likely the front swaybar bushings. Shoot them with some silicone spray and see if it subsides.
Thanks, havent even thought about that. I'll try that. |
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| Author: | Hood297 [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:00 pm ] |
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a more permanent fix for this problem is adding a zerk fitting and making them greasable. very cheap and easy to do. |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:55 pm ] |
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Would it be a bad idea to make this a sticky with a link to the thread about making the greaseable bushings? This is one of the most popular threads around this time of the year. |
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| Author: | Hood297 [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:51 pm ] |
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I agree. I know of at least 2 different current discussions about this topic. and a whole lot more than that in the past. |
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| Author: | FinKj [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:12 am ] |
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Thanks guys! I´ve had this problem for a while too manifesting itself when hitting the speed humps. I also have somekind of a work shop manual, which tells me not to lubricate the sway bar bushings?! I think, I belive you better than my OWM in this case. -timo |
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| Author: | jeepkj02 [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:59 am ] |
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Here is the link: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... highlight=
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| Author: | Video Guy [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:24 am ] |
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FinKj wrote: Thanks guys!
I´ve had this problem for a while too manifesting itself when hitting the speed humps. I also have somekind of a work shop manual, which tells me not to lubricate the sway bar bushings?! I think, I belive you better than my OWM in this case. -timo I've also read this information, except I read it on a Ford Ranger truck website. The author says that allowing a swaybar to slide horizontally in lubricated bushings reduces the effectiveness of the bar. I sprayed silcone grease on my bushings all last winter and got tired of having to do it every week or so when temps dipped below 50 degrees F. I bought a pair of new bushings at my Jeep dealership for $18. That should do the trick. If not, I'll jump on the greasing bandwagon. I think part of the concern is that people may use a petroleum-based grease instead of silicon. Some petroleum greases will damage rubber. |
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| Author: | FinKj [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:41 am ] |
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jeepkj02 wrote:
Thanks for the link, jeepkj02! Seems quite an easy procedure to me. 
This will be carried out next tuesday (29th) together with a brand new OME lift installation. Woooh - I´m all excited
-timo |
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