61 Squeaky suspension bushings

[Norman S.]

My 61 has been sitting for a year or so.
Now seems like every underbody bushing and pad squeaks.
Thought some driving might make it go away, but not.
Short of replacing everything, is there any successful methods of quieting these down?

[Steven B.]

Re: 61 Squeaky suspension bushings

Try rubber lubricant or liquid dish soap. 'Used both in the service station years ago.

Good Luck!

Steve

[Tom P.]

Re: 61 Squeaky suspension bushings

Are you absolutely sure that it is not the front suspension?
Those frontend joints are ALL metal-to-metal joints and MUST be greased regularly!!! If not, once the grease is worn away and the joints become a metal-to-metas surface, they WILL squeak. If that is the case with your car, and you have driven it much, you very well may have damaged the threads in the bushings and the shafts.