Squeaky swaybars - any cures?

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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 03:26 PM
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Squeaky swaybars - any cures?

I'd comptech swaybars installed about 4/5 months ago, and it's making squeaking noises especially from rear. I don't know if it's related to the cold weather or not, but lately - it's getting louder and louder.
What is the best way for me to cure this problem?

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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 03:30 PM
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Lubricate them.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 03:36 PM
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I figured it needs to be lubricated already.............. But can I just purchase a can of lub(WD40) and spray it? or do I need to take it back to the shop(how much would they charge me?)
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 03:44 PM
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Originally posted by poordriver
I figured it needs to be lubricated already.............. But can I just purchase a can of lub(WD40) and spray it? or do I need to take it back to the shop(how much would they charge me?)
Silicone lube and spray it on the bushing...
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 03:46 PM
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Go underneath the car, look to see that they wrapped the bar with the teflon tape included with the sways. The bar needs to be wrapped where it goes through the bushing. That's the two "clamps" that hold the sway bar to the body of the car.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 04:12 PM
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Would you have to remove the just the bushings to do this, or the entire sway bar. (To lube the bushings that is)

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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by BNut
Would you have to remove the just the bushings to do this, or the entire sway bar. (To lube the bushings that is)

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I'll let you know. I'm planning to do it Sunday. From what I remember when I installed them, you might be able to get away with removing just the bushings. If you remove the end links you're fvcked cause then it's gonna be a bitch to put back on.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 04:51 PM
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You can just take off the two brackets without taking off the endlinks. Just remove the two bolts and they're off.

BTW. mine didnt come with teflon tape. wonder if any teflon tape would do.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 05:18 PM
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Any teflon tape will do. The roll included with my swaybars was the exact brand they sell at my local Home Depot.

As has been mentioned earlier, you don't need to remove the endlinks to get at the bushings so it's relatively quick and painless.
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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 12:08 AM
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I know for sure that mine didn't come with any teflon tape.
Thank you all..............
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