Replacing sway bars..... lessons learned

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Jun 20, 2009 | 05:02 PM

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SJPD

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changing sway bars is one of the easiet things to do if you have proper tools

Jun 20, 2009 | 10:25 PM

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What is best lube to use on sway bar bushings?

Tried some silicone grease, but both bars started squeeking after a few miles.

thanks

Jun 20, 2009 | 10:35 PM

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Does anyone know if it is necessary to remove the wheels if you have a Kwik-Lift to drive up on?

Jun 20, 2009 | 11:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 22vette

What is best lube to use on sway bar bushings?

Tried some silicone grease, but both bars started squeeking after a few miles.

thanks

I like NAPAs Sil-Glyde.....just like this but in a NAPA blue tube

http://the-auto-alley.amazonwebstore...B000KXLR5E.htm

A non-melting, non-freezing, non-gumming and weatherproof, lubricant effective from -20°F to 600°F!

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Jun 21, 2009 | 12:30 PM

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Gene Culley

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To answer your question, I don't think the nuts should be all that difficult to turn. That doesn't sound right.

I'm glad everything worked out!

Jun 21, 2009 | 02:49 PM

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Does anyone know if it is necessary to remove the wheels if you have a Kwik-Lift to drive up on?

it's easier but not entirely needed depending on your tools

Jun 21, 2009 | 04:49 PM

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What is best lube to use on sway bar bushings?

Tried some silicone grease, but both bars started squeeking after a few miles.

thanks

I use Antisieze on my sway bar bushings..... it`s impervious to heat and water, to this day I have yet to have to re-grease the bushings...

If you don`t believe me....get some on your hands and try and was it off!

Jun 21, 2009 | 04:52 PM

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Is the Antisieze safe for rubber ?
Many lubes will soften rubber............

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Jun 21, 2009 | 08:05 PM

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Rag-Top Rick

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Is the Antisieze safe for rubber ?
Many lubes will soften rubber............

Never had any issues....these days I run poly for the additional performance...

Jun 22, 2009 | 10:51 AM

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I did Z06 Springs with my Z51 bars, so that made the bars seem like a breeze. It was also 1 million degrees in my garage last summer when I did it. I had to drink water for 3 days straight before I could taste salt.

Jun 25, 2009 | 01:27 PM

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BUGZ

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How does she feel with the C6Z51 bars vs your old C5Z51 bars?

Jun 25, 2009 | 01:48 PM

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How does she feel with the C6Z51 bars vs your old C5Z51 bars?

Just did a 500 mile trip with a decent section of twisties. Less body roll in the corners. So far not a huge difference, but better.

Jun 25, 2009 | 03:28 PM

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But I did begin to notice a bit of "clunking" from the rear bar after this trip.......searching it seems that loose end link nuts are what everyone sways.
I will try to torque them down to 53ft.

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