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Originally Posted by mbmellis
After about 40,000 km my front suspension developed a severe and constant squeak. 4Wheel Parts Burlington Ontario easily diagnosed as the hemispherical bearing seized in the OME shock. I do off-road occasionally, and these have been immersed in mud and water, and lots of salt on Canadian winter roads. Apparently the O-rings just are not very good at keeping them clean, and no way to service or lubricate. Total repair about $1000. 4 hours labour, $200 parts, then an alignment. Fantastic video of a fellow who fixed it himself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJte-44HPfI&feature=youtu.be
Question: Others had the same problem? Was it a mistake to use OME? Is there a better alternative for my next ride?
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mbmellis, thank you for your help! Looks like we were on a similar thread talking about the same thing last April. You posted that YT video which has helped me greatly in working towards a fix for mine.
Did you get new hemi joints from OME directly? Did you talk to OME or ARB's customer service? Did you do this work yourself or did that shop replace them? I'm pretty handy but lack a lift and a press for the bearings. I would love to get this fixed as it drives me NUTS. I've been using some Tri-Flow Lubricant with PTFE and that will hold off the squeak for a few days until its time to reapply. Been over a year and I already spent time and money chasing the squeak as I thought it was the bushings in the UCA.
I'm about ready to just switch the whole suspension out but I don't really want to spend the cash. Plus it handles well with the OME but I daily this thing and squeak is embarrassingly loud.