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I'm considering replacing the rubber bushings with polys, but from what I read here, noise can be an issue. Zerk grease fittings have been recommended. Can they be used on VBP or Phadt? Has anyone done this themselves? What is involved?
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If you mean sway bars, I found plumbers Teflon tape to work best. No mess and they stay quiet.
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If you mean sway bars, I found plumbers Teflon tape to work best. No mess and they stay quiet.
Really? just wrap and go? never heard about that
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I used lithium grease . One application is all that's needed .
Zerks not needed IMO.
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If you mean sway bars, I found plumbers Teflon tape to work best. No mess and they stay quiet.
Actually, I was talking about the control arm bushings.
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Originally Posted by handy andy
I'm considering replacing the rubber bushings with polys, but from what I read here, noise can be an issue. Zerk grease fittings have been recommended. Can they be used on VBP or Phadt? Has anyone done this themselves? What is involved?
^^The zerk fittings can be used on either the VBP or Pfadt bushings. Just got done greasing some this past weekend.
If you want a lot more info send a pm to my brother (AJG1915). He can give you all the info you need.
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Thanks, but I am not familiar with the lingo. What is a PM and how do I go about contacting him?
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Thanks, but I am not familiar with the lingo. What is a PM and how do I go about contacting him?
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Look at the top right corner where you sign in.
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