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Front end squeak/creak won't go away!!

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Old 04-19-2018, 08:46 PM
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Default Front end squeak/creak won't go away!!

I tried slitting a tiny hole in the lower ball joint boot and sprsy wd40, and I did that a few times and the noise won't go away. Do I just need to replace it or is this not my issue? Any help appreciated. I can upload a video if needed. Please help
Old 04-19-2018, 08:55 PM
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Well, WD40 is not a very effective lubricant for that application.
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I read lots of forums about people using wd40 and it worked just fine for them. Should I upload a video of my creak? Or what lubricant should I use?
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WD40 is a solvent. Not a lubricant. It's essentially washing away the little grease you have left.
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Ok I understand that, thanks for the info. But why does it work for so many people? And not for me?
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Have you checked the condition roll bar bushings? Could be a number of things. Look for excessive dirt/oil on any of the front suspension parts to help determine/eliminate the culprit.



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