Front suspension squeak

Hey Guys,

I just rolled into Buckeye, AZ last night from Ohio. I developed a massive squeak somewhere in the front suspension during the 1800mi road trip. I have the Icon stage 3 kit that is prob due for all new bushings.

Anyway, can someone recommend a shop out on the west side of Phoenix to fix my issues?

 

@state48overland

 

Thanks ATL!

 

let us know what it turns out to be the cause... I've developed a squeak too, haven't tracked it down yet.

 

does it sound like its coming from the rear? could be the rear leaf pack being full of dirt and causing it to squeak and creak when it is flexing.

 

No it’s definitely coming from the front. It grinds/squeaks from lock to lock while turning the steering wheel and pretty much over every bump in the road. I’ve been in and out of the bed multiple times this week and not a peep from the leafs.

 

lca bushings?

 

Quite possibly

 

well let us know what it is, were they like this since you installed em?

 

Honestly, they’ve always had a little squeak here and there. The occasional lube seemed to help over the years but now it literally turns heads in the parking lot when I drive around. It works great for embarrassing my kids in front of their school though

 

what kind of uca’s u got? Mines squeak a lil aswell, some say its just is what it is. I have tc uca and king shock. I lube the bushings and the upper bj and it still squeaks over a bump

 

Yeah man, uca ball joints may just need some lube.
Are they exposed or sealed?

 

TC! I had those on my xterra. Super squeaky, but TC recommended a line that's used on mountain bike chains, and that worked. Cant remember the name though.

Funny though, my second set of uniballs never had the issue.

 

yeah ik what youre talking about i got the green can they recommended ima get that one u said though cus these fuckers still squeak lol

 

This was it! I had the bottle on the garage.

Just a few drops around and it was good. Just keep it in the truck.


Tri-Flow TF0021060 Superior Lubricant Drip Bottle- 6 oz

$13 Tri-Flow TF0021060 Superior Lubricant Drip Bottle- 6 oz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L9K9HQ

 

Ya I have that stuff and it works really well but this squeak is a whole new ball game. It sounds like the titanic sinking!

 

mines not like urs then, hows ur lbj?

 

How old is the suspension?

Coming from ohio, cpuld be a number of things, broken spring comes to mind too. Unfortunately, ohio winters eat cars.

 

Ya I cringed every time I drove down a salty road. Glad I’m in AZ now. I think it is prob the LBJ. The squeak is the worst while turning the wheel.

 

Just turning the wheel causing a squeak is def not the upper control arms. The only solution Ive ever found for squeaky poly UCA bushings in aftermarket UCAs is Prothane Supergrease. Its literally the only grease that will stop UCA squeak. Naturally its $50 a tube!

$51 Prothane 19-1751 Super Grease Tube - 14 oz.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JMEC0E?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details