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Sway Bar Creaking
I have a Whiteline 20mm front sway bar and every time I go over a bump it makes a creaking sound. I think it's probably the bushings that are making the noise. What's the best way to get rid of the sound? I was going to lube the bushings when I installed it, but it said on the instructions that Whiteline bushings didn't need to be lubed. Kind of confused as to why it sounds like this if that's the case.
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11-13-2015, 03:07 PM
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Probably lube it and get use to the noise the stiffer poly bushings make
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Just use the right type of lube, so you don't affect the plastic. fwiw Hotchkis suggests a non-lithium based moly grease for their bushings.
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11-16-2015, 01:40 PM
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Can anybody suggest a good lube to use on Whiteline bushings? Also, what's the story with teflon tape? I've heard that can get rid of squeaking as well.
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Use a dedicated grease (Silicone, Lithium, or Molybdenum Di-Sulfide). Prothane and Energy suspension have their own formulations, which appear to be a silicone w/ PTFE particles suspended in it.  I can't link to a non-vendor site... but there are many suppliers. Even your local auto parts store will have suitable lubes (typically labeled "synthetic brake caliper grease")
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