Squeeky front end
Melting Slicks
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From: Salisbury Maryland
I was thinking the sway bar bushing too. It tends to move more turning into an inclined driveway.
This was the only poly bushing I used on my suspension rebuild and I lubed them with a clear grease.
This was the only poly bushing I used on my suspension rebuild and I lubed them with a clear grease.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Omaha ne
NO, it's not. 
Again, as the Bat correctly pointed out, this is only the "norm" if you fail to properly lube them. When poly bushings squeak they are telling you that they are binding, which is an undesirable condition. Spraying silicone at them, tho easier than doing the right thing, is not all that great a cure.
Again, as the Bat correctly pointed out, this is only the "norm" if you fail to properly lube them. When poly bushings squeak they are telling you that they are binding, which is an undesirable condition. Spraying silicone at them, tho easier than doing the right thing, is not all that great a cure.
We have installed a buttload of the uretahne bushings in various cars and have not had a squeaker yet. We do liberally coat the bushings before assembly with the grease (goo) designed for them. I buy it in small tubs from Jegs. You'll love the stuff. The only thing that appears to take it off your hands and tools is carb cleaner. The silicone spray will not last.
Last edited by TJP440; Aug 13, 2009 at 10:54 AM.
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A neopreme bushing is an upgraded bushing of sorts in regards to the material the bushings are made of. Rather then the original rubber that is stock equipment. Gives a firmer and more constant flex, will not deteriate as easily, and is not subject to change elastisity in diferent wether or temperature conditions. Thus a better, firmer, more stable ride.
Melting Slicks
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My squeeking, I think is coming from the brake calipers,not the suspension.Its really noticeable,when cruising at slower speeds,to me anyway.So,its probably louder still, outside the car.I think its calipers dragging...its like a "chirp...chirp...chirp!" Has anyone dealt with this issue?
Melting Slicks
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My squeeking, I think is coming from the brake calipers,not the suspension.Its really noticeable,when cruising at slower speeds,to me anyway.So,its probably louder still, outside the car.I think its calipers dragging...its like a "chirp...chirp...chirp!" Has anyone dealt with this issue?
That might be a bearing issue. Fronts are nothing though. Jack up the car and turn the wheel. While it may turn freely, check it for run out. Is it loose on the spindle? Chirp's aren't good. Find out what it is.
Melting Slicks
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