SATV Boxed Radius Arm Squeak Talon 1000R

[JNo323]

Anyone else installed SuperATV high-clearance boxed radius arms and after a few rides they squeak like a 50 year old worn out car? Took them apart this weekend and used white lithium grease on frame mounting points and they still squeak. It's much better, but still squeaking. Torqued to 58 ft. lbs. per spec. Squeaks are coming from 4 mounting bolts on frame. Just wondering if anyone has something that's worked to eliminate the squeak. Maybe increase torque on bolts? 23 Talon 1000R LV.

 

[Admin]

 

[Scoop]

Just wondering if anyone has something that's worked to eliminate the squeak.

 

[JNo323]

Lol, guess I opened the door for that!

 

[Remington]

Anyone else installed SuperATV high-clearance boxed radius arms and after a few rides they squeak like a 50 year old worn out car?

Yes and Nope!
1,500 miles since install, lots of mud and crap and no squeaks.
Maybe some fluid film?
@SuperATV

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

That's why replacing uniballs (What Honda uses) with bushings is a dumb idea. Ask SATV if the stock joints fit their boxed arms and if so, install those. Bushings have no business in arms that have 17" of wheel travel, it's just done to keep mfg costs down and for no other reason.

 

[SuperATV]

I had a set of squeakers awhile back. I hit mine with chainsaw lube and it fixed it. PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench will usually do it. Or any bar and chain lubricant like I used.

 

[JNo323]

So turns out spitting on that thang worked! Honestly, it was the connecting points at the knuckles that were now squeaking and a couple were already starting to rust a little. Good shot of white lithium and no more squeaks. Thanks everyone for the input/suggestions.

 

[SuperATV]

OMG....this is going to be my answer to 90% of the technical questions I get...........from now on.

Is it squeaky?

Doesn't fit right?

Too tight?

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

OMG....this is going to be my answer to 90% of the technical questions I get...........from now on.

Is it squeaky?

Doesn't fit right?

Too tight?

View attachment 435618

I wish I could get my wife to answer every question with that reply! 🤣