sway bar problem
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sway bar problem
I have a comptech sway bar that havent been installed.
I heard that people are having problems with their sway bar due to the bushing.
What kind of problem?
Do I just replace the bushing? What brand?
By installing the sway bar will I be facing any weird noised like people mentioned when turning?
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I heard that people are having problems with their sway bar due to the bushing.
What kind of problem?
Do I just replace the bushing? What brand?
By installing the sway bar will I be facing any weird noised like people mentioned when turning?
Thanks
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I have a comptech sway bar. I actually just replaced the bushings earlier today. The comptech bushing is rubber, and will eventually deteriorate. Mine looked like it had a crack or two in it, and I noticed it was bent out of shape a little (hard to explain without a picture). Let's just say it took a beating.
The problem is that eventually your sway bars will squeak when you drive over speed bumps or anything which will cause your sway bars to work/flex. Eventually, slightly rough roads will be the only thing needed to make your sway bars squeak like mad. Everyone replaces their bushings with energy suspension's polyurethane bushings eventually.
I replaced it with the energy suspension polyurethane bushings. The only problem I had was that the bushings didn't want to seal completely....even now, the opening of the bushing is a few millimeters open. Did anyone else have that problem? The diameter of the hole on the old and new matched...but the old one had less mass between the inner diameter and the top (which touches the car).
Anyway, I took a small test drive, and my car didn't make any noises.....in fact, I think I heard noises from my tire which might sound like they're slightly flat lol.
And to answer your question...no, your sway bar should be silent. Your sway bar will only make noise if the bushings need to be greased, or has deteriorated a little like mine had.
The problem is that eventually your sway bars will squeak when you drive over speed bumps or anything which will cause your sway bars to work/flex. Eventually, slightly rough roads will be the only thing needed to make your sway bars squeak like mad. Everyone replaces their bushings with energy suspension's polyurethane bushings eventually.
I replaced it with the energy suspension polyurethane bushings. The only problem I had was that the bushings didn't want to seal completely....even now, the opening of the bushing is a few millimeters open. Did anyone else have that problem? The diameter of the hole on the old and new matched...but the old one had less mass between the inner diameter and the top (which touches the car).
Anyway, I took a small test drive, and my car didn't make any noises.....in fact, I think I heard noises from my tire which might sound like they're slightly flat lol.
And to answer your question...no, your sway bar should be silent. Your sway bar will only make noise if the bushings need to be greased, or has deteriorated a little like mine had.
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Hmm...sounds like I need to change out my bushings too.
I would usually just spray the bushing with silicone lubricant, but that would only work for a day or two to get rid of the squeaking
I would usually just spray the bushing with silicone lubricant, but that would only work for a day or two to get rid of the squeaking
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Is this problem only with Comptech? I have a progress sway bar I haven't installed yet in my garage. Do I need to upgrade the bushings before I install my progress RSB? I plan on keeping this car way past the 100,000 mile mark.
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Originally Posted by mrgold35
Is this problem only with Comptech? I have a progress sway bar I haven't installed yet in my garage. Do I need to upgrade the bushings before I install my progress RSB? I plan on keeping this car way past the 100,000 mile mark.
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I have the CT sway bar and Zerk fitted Energy Suspension bushings. I grease them once a quarter and no problems. Only issue we've seen is 2 ppl had their sway bar mounting points sheer from the car. I suggest you grease the bushings liberally when putting them on. This is one time when less is in fact less.
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so if I have comptech sway bar with poly bushing and lube the first time when I install. It should last about 50000miles no problem right? without making any noises.
BTW how long can a sway bar last will they last really really long like a stock one does too?
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BTW how long can a sway bar last will they last really really long like a stock one does too?
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Originally Posted by JDMPLUS
so if I have comptech sway bar with poly bushing and lube the first time when I install. It should last about 50000miles no problem right? without making any noises.
BTW how long can a sway bar last will they last really really long like a stock one does too?
BTW how long can a sway bar last will they last really really long like a stock one does too?
The sway bar should last longer than the stock bar. The stock bar is, after all, hollow whereas aftermarket ones are solid.
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Originally Posted by moda_way
I have the CT sway bar and Zerk fitted Energy Suspension bushings. I grease them once a quarter and no problems. Only issue we've seen is 2 ppl had their sway bar mounting points sheer from the car. I suggest you grease the bushings liberally when putting them on. This is one time when less is in fact less.
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Does anyone have a web site for the Zerk fitted Energy Suspension bushings for a Progress RSB?
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I have the CT RSB with the comptech bushings and i have now had it on 2 different cars and i lubed them during the intial installation and again a few months later and have had no problems with them thus far. I think if you keep them lubricated well no matter what type, you shouldn't have a problem. I can also take them on and off to relube in a matter of minutes, so its not a big deal.
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^^ I tend to agree with Jordan. Lubing the bushings doesn't take that long. Also, I wrapped teflon tape around the RSB where the bushings make contact and I think this helps reduce friction and noise.
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