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Anonymous Posted on Jun 13, 2010

I have major squeaking under my truck while driving, could it be that my sway bar bushings need to be greased to stop the squeaking

  • Anonymous Jun 13, 2010

    its really bad when i ride over bumps

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Id say lack of grease in the balljoints is your issue. if the balljoints do not have grease sert? Get a needle kit at local parts store for about 10 bucks and buy a grease gun with some synthetic grease, Stick needle into the most outer edge and pump it full, You can use it in tour tie rods as well. This should resolve your issues

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