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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:50 AM
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Hi all,
I have a problem of squeeky bushings when going over bumps. Anyone know if it is difficult to change these out or any fix to stop the squeeking? Thanks

Steve
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Old May 7, 2002 | 04:15 AM
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I just replaced my swaybar bushings with polyurethane bushings from DRM. I am very happy with :yesnod:
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Old May 7, 2002 | 06:13 AM
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Major work to remove all the stock ones from the A arms
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Old May 7, 2002 | 10:56 AM
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check the sway bar bushings and endlinks first . shoot em with wd40 :cheers:
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Old May 7, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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I use "Never Seez" lubricant..... Long lasting and very quiet.. Lasts longer than silicones that I have tried
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Old May 7, 2002 | 08:00 PM
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I have the same problem and am in the process of having my upper and lower control arms replaced under extended warrenty.
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Old May 8, 2002 | 12:09 PM
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NastyC5:
What polyurathane bushings are you using for your Z51? I bought Prothane 26mm and 22mm for the F & R for my 2k Z51, and they seem smaller than the measured O.D. of the swaybars. Wondering if I have to bore them out to fit. They are internally threaded 20 TPI, which I figures gives them some compliance to fit tight when tolerances are considered. :confused:
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