Hi all, my boot lid has started creaking/groaning on opening/closing and assuming I can find which point is making the noise, should it be as simple as libricating it? If so, what should I use? Never had to do anything like this so no idea!

Thanks

On mine it's the struts that damp it opening I used a cloth behind the strut and sprayed with some silicone spray then gave them a good wipe,not a bad idea to do the hinges at the same time.

Ok thanks. I have dry silicone lube for my bikes - would that do the trick?

Mine is doing the same, horrible noise.
I haven't applied anything as it may damage the seals in the strut, has anyone any experience of what should be used before I do any damage?

Paul

I had this and found it was the rubber stops on the catch causing the noise. Bit of vaseline did the trick. Andy
Freelander2 HSE (59 Plate, MY10 spec)

Mine happens well after the catch has disengaged so think it is either hinges or struts.

My drivers side is on off doing this, when I had a look at the strut its oil out which has dryed and gone sticky ( will replace later on ) I did give it a very quick wipe which stopped it moaning so much  Freelander 57 plate XS Blue Auto

Creaky boot also, must be contagious  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I've got creakybootitus too...

T Terran



'The' Car For The Modern Day UK Roads ( ie all the pot holes )

'A Freelander that leaks oil is just marking its territory' - Wise words

Now a member of the FL2 'Silly Bill' Club

Had same problem to. Used a touch of oil that I use on my bike chain on the struts. Don't know if this will effect any rubber parts etc but it has stopped it squeaking.

Me too, the boot creaketh,
wd40 on the hinges and silicone on the struts , Job done