Mr. Dalton,
I was excited when I saw you had replied, since you always give really good info
However, I wrote the book on spring perch failure - or rather I wrote a "sticky" anyway
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=147997 - in short I had my perch repaired after it failed and have tried to warn others.
SO, do you think the lube would have any effect ( beside accelerating my need to replace the upper ball joint)?
NHDOC, I can feel it vibrate as it creates the crreeeeakkk when the car goes up/down in the slightest. 98% chance it's the ball joint. I DID lube the top shock mount though, but can one lube the top control arm bushings? Thanks for the reply, though.