Re: Squeaky 105 front suspension

[Simon Favre <simon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

If the noise is rubber on metal, you don't want to put oil on it. Oil
makes rubber deteriorate. Make sure the lower A-arm spindle nuts are
tight. If the inner metal sleeve in the bushing is rotating on the
spindle, it may wear out the spindle as well as make noise. Were they
aftermarket bushings? Maybe 3 years is as long as they will stay quiet.
A Silicone based spray lubricant might be better if you still want to
try lubing them.  I'm not sure what the construction of the lower A-arm
bushings is. The upper one is definitely rubber bonded to metal. If the
metal separates from the rubber, it will creak like crazy.

Stella Chia wrote:
> 
> Thanks Sid and Simon for your help.
> 
> It does sound like it coming from the inside lower A arm bushings.  Is there
> some way to lube these as mine are about only 3 years old.  The roll bar
> bushings are maybe 3 months old.
> 
> I put gear oil liberally on them but the creak is still there.  Why does it
> creak in the first place and shouldn't the oil seeping in cure that?
> 
> Andrew C
> 
[SNIP]

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