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dltowers
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"RU-GLYDE"....thumbs up or down?? Today, I did a visual inspection of most of the rubber bushing/grommets I could see on the Javelin front end suspension. From what I could see, they all looked to be in decent shape.
Later, I went to the local Napa store and one of the counterman recommended that I try a product called "Ru-Glyde" for the squeaking noise on the Javelin. Although it was labeled for use as a tire mounting lubricant, the counterman said it was great for all rubber. It was sold in a gallon container, and I bought a universal plastic spray bottle and I sprayed all the rubber grommets and bushings I could see, and the squeaking noise has stopped. This may only be a temporary fix, but for now the squeaks are gone. Has anyone ever used "Ru-Glyde?"
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Original Owner, 1974 Javelin:
360ci,2v,727TC. Motorola Multiplex with 8-Track. G4 Plum exterior with 421Q Black Uganda Interior. Purchased on July 16, 1974 from Hooker AMC, Sherman, TX for $4500.20 |
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dltowers
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With the Ru-Glyde throughly sprayed on all rubber components, most of the squeaks have stopped, but as I was inspecting some of the rubber grommets,
I notice that the lower rubbers on the sway bar end bushings are in bad shape.
When I move the car up/down, or turn the steering wheel, I can see that the lower rubbers are cracked and not in good shape.
I am going to replace these, but they are not the cause of the squeaking.
Edited by dltowers - Jul/20/2014 at 10:30pm |
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Original Owner, 1974 Javelin:
360ci,2v,727TC. Motorola Multiplex with 8-Track. G4 Plum exterior with 421Q Black Uganda Interior. Purchased on July 16, 1974 from Hooker AMC, Sherman, TX for $4500.20 |
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rocklandrambler
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Dickie, that looks like one of the stabilizer bar (sway bar) links. Most auto parts stores carry the bushing in both the original rubber or in polyurethane.
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greasygt III
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Those are sway bar end link connectors. Available at most parts stores.
Edited by greasygt III - Jul/20/2014 at 4:48pm |
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greasygt III
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pacerman
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FYI, There was a service bulletin for the 70 later suspension where the little block off plate on the outside of the front wheel well could rub against a shock or the edge of the spring casing a creak or grinding noise. I had that occasional grinding noise on my 73 Javelin but finally figured it out. I happens when the suspension is loaded on one side or the other. My noise was on the driver side. I forget what the factory fix was, but I never fixed it before I sold the car. Joe
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dltowers
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Compardes...."THE BEFOREMENTION SQUEAKING SOUND" has vanished on the ol Javelin.
As suggested, I did spray silicone on several joints, and this must of helped, because after driving the Javelin a couple hundred miles, it seems that all the squeaks are gone from the front end.
Maybe because the Javelin had sit for nearly 2 years, and now that it is being driven and the suspension exercised, the rubber bushings are not as stiff. Thanks for all the feedback/suggestions, but I believe this....
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Original Owner, 1974 Javelin:
360ci,2v,727TC. Motorola Multiplex with 8-Track. G4 Plum exterior with 421Q Black Uganda Interior. Purchased on July 16, 1974 from Hooker AMC, Sherman, TX for $4500.20 |
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