1. On the GA aluminum arm, it looks like there might be a steel sleeve where the large bushing goes. Is this something that needs to be removed or is this just part of the control arm? Here's a picture of what I am talking about.
2. Does it matter what kind of lube I put on the bushings? I have access to some silicon valve sealant. Will this work or do I need something else? Here's a link to it.
http://www.drillspot.com/products/311669/Dow_Corning_111_Valve_Lubricant_And_Sealant
Thanks
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You should use some grease that is water resistant, if it washes off after rain etc they start to squeek. I didnt catch your link the first time, my bad. When I got my poly bushings they came with grease, im assuming yours didnt? Not sure on the control arm, Iv got no experience with the GA arms
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That sleeve needs to come out as far as I know. Ive heard that a hack saw helps.
I thought the bushings did come with a little pack of grease but it isn't in the box anymore, lol. I don't know what happened to it. This silicon is definitely water resistant though.
I thought that sleeve looked like it might have to come out. I didn't want to be wrong and dig into the control arms though. If I get a slow day at work, I can use whatever to get them out, but I think you're right, a hacksaw may just be the right tool for the job on this one.
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just get some suspension grease.. i think i got a little tub of GM Suspension grease for $4
That's pretty much what I was thinking originally. They sale it at places like Advanced or just from GM?
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