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Loud Creaking from Right Front End Lower Control Arm Bushings?

phaneo

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2000 XLT
I've read quite a few threads here and after inspection I know that my Lower ball joints, sway bar bushings are toast. But I swear the loud creaking is coming from my lower control arm bushings. I can feel the creak when it moves coming from the front and back bushings or bolts of the lower control arm. Is this the possible culprit? If so can I replace just those bushings?

Thanks
 






Yes you can replace just those bushings.

Spray a little grease on them and if the sound goes away you know what the problem was.
 






Thanks. I used a little WD-40 tonight. I'll see if that stops it at all if so. I'll pick up the bushings this weekend.

Should be an easy job, just remove the bolts one at a time and replace the bushing replace the bolt right?
 






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