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Old 10-17-2007, 07:30 PM
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Hello,

I'm new to the group and I have a problem. I have a '97 LS 4WD Blazer that has a very annoying squeak in the area of the right front suspension. It sounds almost like rubber or a very squeaky spring. I can replicate the noise by pushing down on the right front bumper. I see some grease zerts in the area - is it possible it just needs some grease? I love the vehicle - I bought it the day I met my wife and I'd like to keep them both for awhile! Any advice would be appreciated!

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Old 10-17-2007, 07:37 PM
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Its quite possible that the bushings have dried out. Take some WD40 and spray down one bushing at a time seeing if the noise goes away. I would start with the bushings on the sway bar where the sway bar is attached to the frame. Then move on to where the upper and lower a-arm attach to the frame.
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:39 PM
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Maynard James Keenan??? Could need a lube job, could also be ball joints, shocks, worn out bushings, etc... Without sticking my head under it, thats the best advice I can give.
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:43 PM
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Shoot all the bushings up front with some silicone lube spray and it should stop it

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:46 PM
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Yup, silicone is the long term fix!
 
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Yup, silicone is the long term fix!
Wait, I thought that was duct tape???? At least thats what the T-shirt says.
 
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Maybe balljoints thats what i would check,it sucks when u wait off and one seperates while your driving and your tire folds in,I would know this it happened to me
 
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Old 10-28-2007, 07:56 PM
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Thanks! I finally got around to trying it and the silicone spray did the trick. Maynard
 
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