As far as I'm aware, that rubber insert is not user replaceable. Have you
tried soe rubber lube? Otherwise, you'll need to replace that link. Doesn't
look like your nut is cinched up on the sway bar side.
Gerard
At 12:05 PM -0400 6/13/02, Steven Michelsen wrote:
>My front suspension has developed a fine squeak as well. I have tried
>lubing (with a brush only so far) the item pictured here...
>
>http://www.geocities.com/my1978mgmidget/squeaks.html
>
>...with only temporary results. Is there a better, more permanent way to
>deal with this?
>
>Thanks,
>Steve
>78 Midget
>
>> One thing--keep the front suspension well lubed. The
>> Kingpin swivels at the bottom of the suspension on a fulcrum pin. These
>have
>> a nasty habit of wearing out due to the pivoting action of the pin inside
>the
>> bushings. You can assist the process by regularly squirting some grease
>into
>> the joint. Also, it helps to have a zerk fitting installed in the rear of
>> the fulcrum pin bushings--thre is already one in the front. That helps to
>> get grease to both ends of the pin.
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