Squeak from rear Comptech sway bar
11-30-2003, 11:59 AM
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Squeak from rear Comptech sway bar
Anyone know what the problem may be? Rear sway squeaks whenever the car is in slow emotion and whenever I make a short punch on the accelerator from a stop. Is this normal?
11-30-2003, 12:18 PM
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Three Wheelin'
I think I read something about having to install some sort of teflon tape on the parts that have the ability to flex, and/or installing some rubberized piece which will stop the squeaking.
Correct me if I'm wrong, I may be mixing this up with the comptech springs.
Correct me if I'm wrong, I may be mixing this up with the comptech springs.
11-30-2003, 12:23 PM
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Burning Brakes
I think you're suppose to wrap some teflon tape around the bar where it comes in contact with the rubber bushing. From what I recall reading, the rear sways use rubber bushings while the fronts are poly.
12-01-2003, 03:29 PM
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6G TLX-S
Originally posted by SK2003TypeS
I think you're suppose to wrap some teflon tape around the bar where it comes in contact with the rubber bushing. From what I recall reading, the rear sways use rubber bushings while the fronts are poly.
I think you're suppose to wrap some teflon tape around the bar where it comes in contact with the rubber bushing. From what I recall reading, the rear sways use rubber bushings while the fronts are poly.
Since polyurethane has a tendency to "grab" things due to friction, when the car is speeding up or slowing down or going through corners, the metal sway bar rubs against the "grabbing" surface inside the poly bushings and makes squeaking noise.
The solution is to either wrap slick teflon tape or apply lots of lubricating grease around the contact surfaces. If the bar can move freely inside the poly bushings, everything becomes quiet.
12-02-2003, 01:04 AM
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Three Wheelin'
Re: Squeak from rear Comptech sway bar
Originally posted by MoDzHuNgRy
Anyone know what the problem may be? Rear sway squeaks whenever the car is in slow emotion and whenever I make a short punch on the accelerator from a stop. Is this normal?
Anyone know what the problem may be? Rear sway squeaks whenever the car is in slow emotion and whenever I make a short punch on the accelerator from a stop. Is this normal?
We just got back from a 1500 mile road trip(Boston-Harrisburg-Cleveland-Boston) with no squeaks.
When I installed them I wrapped the h**l out of the bars with Teflon tape, but I suspect it wears over time. No biggie, I'll just pull the bushings off and re-wrap the bars with more tape.
Iggy
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