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i got new jdm adjustable upper control arms and sence the control arms are aluminum and they are thicker so i went to the hardware store and got some bolts that fit and now the bushings are squeaking very bad so any suggestions

 
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I use white lithium grease on all my poly bushings and it works really well, don't get the aerosol of it, buy a cheapo grease gun and use solid grease.

 
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will u have to take the front end down and do it or can u just put some around the bolt where it goes into that bushing and could it also be the bushings on the lower control arm cause i also replaced those as well

 
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The most effective way to do it would be to remove the bolt, because you really need to coat the complete metal to metal surface to stop the squeaking. I'd definitely encourage you to try and put some around where the bolt goes in though, with a bit of luck the grease might work it's way down the collar.

One of the places I use white lithium is on my ES lower control arm bushings, it works great, so you'd definitely be able to use it there as well.

One other tip, I gave up on using anti-seize on suspension components and reserve it for engine related components as it's let me down a couple times, instead give moly bearing grease a shot. It's much thicker than anti-seize and I believe it will stand the test of time better.

 
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do you get that grease at the local parts store and i also heard that you can use spray silicone

 
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Yup, I get it at a parts store.

I tried spray silicone and spray white lithium and wasn't thrilled with the results, I was still getting a fair bit of annoying squeaking. They did help, they just didn't help as pulling the bolt and coating it in solid grease.

 
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ok i will get the grease and i will also post updates after i do it