Bilstien shocks bushings.
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Le Mans Master
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Bilstien shocks bushings.
Has anyone had this problem with installing Bilstien shocks?
I installed front and rear Bilstien Sport shocks on my '97 C5. The fronts have no squealing coming from bushings, but the back did. After 2 times of trying to solve this issue by using Silicone lubrication without success, I reused the (perfectly good) OEM rear shock bushings and so far no squeaking. I believe the design of the OEM bushing gives a better fit.
Thanks for your input.
SC5
I installed front and rear Bilstien Sport shocks on my '97 C5. The fronts have no squealing coming from bushings, but the back did. After 2 times of trying to solve this issue by using Silicone lubrication without success, I reused the (perfectly good) OEM rear shock bushings and so far no squeaking. I believe the design of the OEM bushing gives a better fit.
Thanks for your input.
SC5
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A while back I had real bad squeaking....took a long time to figure out it was same dirt in the upper shock bushing on my Bilsteins. Just cleaned the bushing and put some oil on it.
I ordered a whole new set of bushing/washers but never had them installed.
DH
I ordered a whole new set of bushing/washers but never had them installed.
DH
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks see5 and DH...I think I have it fixed for now...I'll see when the cold weather sets in...those tips are appreciated..and I agree with you see5 the OEM bushings are superior to the Bilstien bushings...No dirt DH all new stuff and I gorilla tightened them after the first squeaking...and that didn't help. Will update if any other development occurs..
Thanks
SC5
Thanks
SC5
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by BQuicksilver
I had an issue with them that was fixed after going back to the better stock bushings.
it worked for me.
BTW was this the rear bushings? This is where I had the problem.Thanks
SC5
Last edited by SLPRC5; Aug 8, 2006 at 01:21 AM.
