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12-24-2009, 10:31 AM
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Urethane Bushings and Squeeks.
I remember from other cars I had that urethane bushings can sometimes make a squeeking noise when they rotate in the bushing. Is this common with the urethane bushings for f-bodies?
Just wondering, because I'm looking at a set of urethane bushings for the front sway bar and I don't want noise like in my Lincoln had.
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12-24-2009, 10:49 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Yes. Urethane can squeak, even the polygraphite style. Make sure you use a lot of the grease they provide. I wouldn't worry too much about a sway bar creaking because it's relatively easy to service if it gets noisy. JMO.
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12-24-2009, 12:32 PM
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Thanks Bill. Probably best to buy the ones with zerk fittings, or just add them myself. Have a box full of zerks somewhere.....
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Mods: 3.73 Gears, Eaton TrueTrac, PCM Tune, LS1 Aluminum Drive Shaft, Cold Air Intake, 180 Thermostat, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, Moog LCA busings.
My Firebird Projects : Click Here
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12-24-2009, 12:43 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark42
Thanks Bill. Probably best to buy the ones with zerk fittings, or just add them myself. Have a box full of zerks somewhere.....
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Yup! If you can find or make a setup with zerks, go for it.
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12-24-2009, 10:53 PM
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Make sure you use a synthetic grease like super lube. At least thats what I always have seen the manufacturer recommend to use.
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12-24-2009, 11:09 PM
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i had squeeks like that when i first installed mine so i loaded it up with grease and it solved it
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