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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2005 CRD Sport
Mods: Glasspack, OME HD Struts & Springs, 2" Daystar lift,
255/70/16 General Grabber AT2's on MOAB's
ORM&EHM with great success!
TJM T17 Bumper, 50W KC HID's

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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Slightly modified Lt. Khaki 3.7 2004 LTD 4X4. Purchased new 8/6/03.
What I don't have....A Mag light mounted to my seat.
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Thanks, havent even thought about that. I'll try that.

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2005 CRD Sport
Mods: Glasspack, OME HD Struts & Springs, 2" Daystar lift,
255/70/16 General Grabber AT2's on MOAB's
ORM&EHM with great success!
TJM T17 Bumper, 50W KC HID's

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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2003 limited 3.7L V6
Vader Edition

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3219059

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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Current Jeep: 2004 Jeep Liberty
-Atlantic Blue
-Air Ride Rear Suspension ; OME/Rustys Lift ; Powertrax Locker ; Moog Lower Ball-Joints ; 245/70/16 Yokohama Geolander A/T-S's on MOABS ; Flowmaster 50 SUV
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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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2003 limited 3.7L V6
Vader Edition

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3219059

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

Here is the link:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... highlight=

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2002 Jeep KJ Sport 3.7L 4x4

245/75-16 Mastercraft Courser HSX, 16x7 Cragar, 2" OME MD Lift, ARB Bumper
AEM Brute Force Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler

Currently working on: Full service on transmission & bed-lining ARB bumper

viewtopic.php?f=43&t=84650

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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2003 Liberty Sport
Bright Silver Metallic
Daystar lift
General Tire Grabber AT2 245/70R16

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