Urethane bushings squeaks

[EuroDat]

I can remember mine being a real pita to get the LCA and PU bushes back on and inline so I could tap the spindle pin back in.

Ended up using a paint scrapper to help lever/guide the bush over the stub axle. It was about 2 -3mm too small, but it was new and your situation is has used bushes. The distance between the new ones should be even less.

I don't think your problem is here though because you don't have the problem when you torque the nuts. The problem starts when you compress the PU bushes until the washer locks down on the sleeve.

I would start comparing things with the drivers side since its working oke.

Can you see any difference in height between this and the drivers side?

Chas

[madkaw]

On closer examination of the drivers side, it's really no better. Same scenario where as the nut loosens up enough for movement of the LCA. When I removed the spindle pin I could see the same gouging on the spindle housing.

I've cleaned up both sides by filing the ends smooth and it probably took 1mm off the driver's side also. Now it's time to wait on the new bushing set to see how that works.

I wish I new enough about the suspension so when I did this initially I would have seen there was a problem. I guess now I can torque things down and known what to look for.

[CoastGuardZ]

Hey Steve... Prothane Super Grease was recommended to me back when I installed my bushings in 2006 and they've never made a sound.

Prothane Super Grease - JEGS

[madkaw]

It's more then a grease issue- unfortunately

[CoastGuardZ]

Yeah, I saw that... and that's a bummer for sure. More or less just wanted to add a solution for people brought here by the squeaky bushings title. Hope you get it sorted out...

[madkaw]

I actually have a tub of that stuff

[madkaw]

Ordered new bushings made by Prothane. Picked them because they were the cheapest available:)

Nice little suprise- the urethane bushing ID has slots cut in them to help hold urethane grease. Something I considered doing anyway, but someone else thought of that too!! Looks like about 8 slots in each bushing.

Now just need some time to install

[ZCurves]

Steve,

I have the Prothane bushings, I like them a lot. When I put them on, I packed the 'Slots' in the ID with a combination of the Silicone they provide with equal parts Anti-Seize compound mixed together. You will need some paper towels and paint thinner/brake cleaner for clean-up;) Ten years later - she's still quiet as a mouse! I guess if you think about it, the anti-seize is just about impossible to clean off if you get it on your hands. Good Stuff.

[madkaw]

I coated my spindle pin with Permatex anti seize - good stuff .

My previous bushings had no slots to hold any lube.

Installed one side outer and made sure movement was free after torque down.

LCA pivots smoothly and sleeves are properly sized so urethane moves without loosening spindle nut.

[madkaw]

No more squeaky !!!!

[LeonV]

Good work!