Yep, she'* starting to bind up. Driver'* side. Can this be a home repair to replace the bearing? Or will the spring need to be compressed and all that shop crap? What can I do to make it free up some and last longer?

I suggest replacing the bearing plates. I bought mine on Ebay and got 2 for the price of one. Search on Ebay the same guy has more on there. 2 Bearing plates delivered to me was like $50.00 including shipping. These plates were also Gabrial'* # 142226.

Thanks,
Sellncars

HI mine were squeeking.........i removed the plastic covers on top of the struts.....and sprayed half a can of slick 50 on the bearing and plate.....been about six months....the squeek hasnt returned......worth a try....

They're not all that hard to replace. You can get a spring compressor from autozone or buy them from harborfreight.com... really inexpensive.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3980

They take 1 -2 hours depending on your tool set and how big a hammer you have to drive out the lower bolts. you will need an alignment afterwards.

Salmanman

Shhhwank!!! Thanks guys! I'll try poppin' the top off the strut tower and lubin' those puppies for now, then replace them when I have the moolah. Once again, thanks guys!

HI,
The bearing that your going to try and lube with some kind of spray is on the bottom of the plate. I doubt that the spray will actually hit the bearing. Spend the $50.00 and you'll be alot happier.

Sellncars