Posted January 24, 201015 yr comment_307276 I replaced my front sway bar bushings and end links yesterday, i have read so many threads suggesting "plenty of grease" or poly bushings will squeak. I failed to follow the directions on the sway bar bushings and applied grease on the inside around bar and out side around mtg bracket. Will i be ok or should i remove the brackets and clean off the grease ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 24, 201015 yr comment_307303 You should apply silicone-based grease to the sway bar and the INSIDE of the bushings where the sway bar goes. Grease between the bushings and the brackets doesn't do anything as the brackets hold the bushings tight.Cheers, Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/#findComment-307303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 24, 201015 yr comment_307305 You'll be fine, if anything the grease in the bracket will make it fit easier. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/#findComment-307305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 24, 201015 yr Author comment_307317 Thanks, i did not want to take it appart again Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/#findComment-307317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 24, 201015 yr comment_307320 ok, I guess i didn't read that right. Like pops z said, did you put silicone grease where the sway bar goes through? If not then the bushing won't really last as long as if there were grease there.Are these poly bushings or rubber if poly, did you use the silicone grease that came with them? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/#findComment-307320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 24, 201015 yr Author comment_307323 They are Energy Suspension Polyurethane (Black) bushings, i applied the provided grease to the i.d and o.d of the bushing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/#findComment-307323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 24, 201015 yr comment_307330 If you greased the ID of the bushing then the inverse is that you greased the OD of the bar when you installed it. Just finishing a complete suspension refresh on a 280 and one of the last things put on Friday was the front sway bar. You'll be fine. If not and it starts to make noise then 1) remove and re-grease, 2) turn up the stereo, 3) get a louder muffler..... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/#findComment-307330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 4, 201015 yr comment_308502 When I installed my Prothane Kit, I made a evil concoction of Silicon Grease (supplied with the kit) and Anti-Cease compound. I applied this to every surface the bushings come in contact with on the suspension, making sure that the little pockets within the bushing were full. Since this was pretty messy, I just wiped off the leftovers with shop towel. Also a good trick is to use a wire wheel to clean any of the OEM Shackles prior to install. No squeeks in three years! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/#findComment-308502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 4, 201015 yr comment_308543 hey if it make squeaks re do it. Honestly I never use it, in my s130 did made a sound so I spray it with s grease. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34532-sway-bar-bushing-grease/#findComment-308543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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