Upper control arm squeak

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  1. 71_GT

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    Restoration project with new control arms. Greased them prior to install, level full of grease, won't take another ounce. I did install the 90 degree fittings for future greasing. I've got the dreaded squeak on both sides. Any thoughts or opinions on how to stop this?
     
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    May be the rubber seal (O-ring) inside shaft where it enters the end cups. Hit areas with some spray lubricant, if it doesn't help may be some other area or the grease wasn't forced into arm bushing. A little on top isn't usually enough. If you pressure grease, the o-ring will likely be blown.. That's case in my Cobra, still has original control arms, been greasing it since '70s. Neither it or Fairlane squeak. I pulled arms in my Fairlane (still had factory plugs) to verify bushings were still tight.
     

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