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r0lf- · 12-07-2003, 07:14 PM

Well... my driverside upper control arm is really starting to get loud. Ive tried spraying the crap out of it with Silicone Spray and still no dice. So what would I do to fix this. Its coming from the bushing.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2003, 08:03 PM

if ya sprayed it and it aint working gotta replace the bushings let me know if ya need step by step instructions to pop out the control arm ill post em for ya

r0lf- · 12-07-2003, 10:48 PM

Awwww... I REALLY dont want to replace a bushing

ItsNotABlazer · 12-08-2003, 02:06 PM

Might want to look into better sound deadening material or a louder stereo then.

Brad

r0lf- · 12-08-2003, 03:41 PM

Oh, I cant hear it from inside with my stereo on. I just dont want to be in some hunk of crap driving through somewhere and have a bushing thats louder than crap. It just doesnt mesh well with the rest of the truck

Slonaker · 12-08-2003, 04:14 PM

Swervin has instructions for replacement on www.73-87.com.

Slonaker

86SILVERADO · 12-08-2003, 10:36 PM

Are you sure it is the front bushings. I had a squeak in my truck for the longest time. I oiled/greased sprayed the heck out of everything in the front end but no go. I was 100% sure it was coming from the front. I finally decided to check the rear shocks and that was the problem. One of the rear shock mount bolts had come loose. Worth a try if you haven't done it already.

12-07-2003, 07:14 PM	#1
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Squeaky Upper Control Arm Well... my driverside upper control arm is really starting to get loud. Ive tried spraying the crap out of it with Silicone Spray and still no dice. So what would I do to fix this. Its coming from the bushing. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-07-2003, 08:03 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	if ya sprayed it and it aint working gotta replace the bushings let me know if ya need step by step instructions to pop out the control arm ill post em for ya __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2003, 10:48 PM	#3
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Awwww... I REALLY dont want to replace a bushing __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-08-2003, 02:06 PM	#4
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Might want to look into better sound deadening material or a louder stereo then. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

12-08-2003, 03:41 PM	#5
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Oh, I cant hear it from inside with my stereo on. I just dont want to be in some hunk of crap driving through somewhere and have a bushing thats louder than crap. It just doesnt mesh well with the rest of the truck __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

12-08-2003, 04:14 PM	#6
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Swervin has instructions for replacement on www.73-87.com. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

12-08-2003, 10:36 PM	#7
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Are you sure it is the front bushings. I had a squeak in my truck for the longest time. I oiled/greased sprayed the heck out of everything in the front end but no go. I was 100% sure it was coming from the front. I finally decided to check the rear shocks and that was the problem. One of the rear shock mount bolts had come loose. Worth a try if you haven't done it already. __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club!



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