Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 11-23-2010, 11:22 AM

I've read alot about polyurethane front sway bar bushings squeaking. Rattles and squeaks make me crazy so.......Anybody used polygraphite bushings like Early Classic sells? How about pros and cons of stock type rubber? I'd like to do it RIGHT the first time.......no squeaks!

Thanks

**N2TRUX** · 11-23-2010, 11:45 AM

Rubber bushings are just fine, but not as firm as Polygraphite. I recommend the polygraphite bushing instead.

vin63 · 11-23-2010, 11:49 AM

If you're using polyurethane, the grease you're using can make a difference in the squeaking...

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-...4-oz-Tube.html

http://polybushings.com/pages/bushinglube.html

**RenoKeene** · 11-23-2010, 04:30 PM

Do the polygraphite bushings squeak? I'll lube whatever I put on but what is best for the long run? These big blocks are front HEAVY! I have a couple go-fast units for diving into those tight turns, this one's more for showin off. I just don't want it to squeak. Stock rubber would be fine but better is better.

Go fast units:
Super Late Model, Port City chassis, 358 9:1 Bush Cup motor "Mama Bear"
97 Z28 Last of the LT-1's "The Hornet"

vin63 · 11-23-2010, 05:34 PM

In my experience they can and have...my Pontiac 455 and 4L80E trans combination is probably comparable in weight to your BBC, and I run polyurethane sway bar bushings with no squeaks using the lubes I listed.

**N2TRUX** · 11-23-2010, 09:07 PM

Polygraphite is a compound comprised of urethane and impregnated with graphite particles. In theory it is self lubing, so it should never squeak. I ran a set on a Blazer I was building and they were very quite.

**RenoKeene** · 11-24-2010, 10:36 AM

Thanks to all for the info. I've learned more about these trucks on this forum in the past 2 weeks than I've learned on my own in the past 2 years.

Reno

**robnolimit** · 11-24-2010, 12:44 PM

It is a bit of extra work, but we drill into the swaybar mount strap and through the bushing, install a grease zerk, and use the correct lube. Dee Engineering now sells the mount straps drilled. Also, look for bushings that have ribs/grooves to hold the grease.

11-23-2010, 11:22 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? I've read alot about polyurethane front sway bar bushings squeaking. Rattles and squeaks make me crazy so.......Anybody used polygraphite bushings like Early Classic sells? How about pros and cons of stock type rubber? I'd like to do it RIGHT the first time.......no squeaks! Thanks __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-23-2010, 11:45 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? Rubber bushings are just fine, but not as firm as Polygraphite. I recommend the polygraphite bushing instead. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-23-2010, 11:49 AM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? If you're using polyurethane, the grease you're using can make a difference in the squeaking... http://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-...4-oz-Tube.html http://polybushings.com/pages/bushinglube.html __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

11-23-2010, 04:30 PM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? Do the polygraphite bushings squeak? I'll lube whatever I put on but what is best for the long run? These big blocks are front HEAVY! I have a couple go-fast units for diving into those tight turns, this one's more for showin off. I just don't want it to squeak. Stock rubber would be fine but better is better. Go fast units: Super Late Model, Port City chassis, 358 9:1 Bush Cup motor "Mama Bear" 97 Z28 Last of the LT-1's "The Hornet" __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by RenoKeene; 11-23-2010 at 04:35 PM.

11-23-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? In my experience they can and have...my Pontiac 455 and 4L80E trans combination is probably comparable in weight to your BBC, and I run polyurethane sway bar bushings with no squeaks using the lubes I listed. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

11-23-2010, 09:07 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? Polygraphite is a compound comprised of urethane and impregnated with graphite particles. In theory it is self lubing, so it should never squeak. I ran a set on a Blazer I was building and they were very quite. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-24-2010, 10:36 AM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? Thanks to all for the info. I've learned more about these trucks on this forum in the past 2 weeks than I've learned on my own in the past 2 years. Reno __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-24-2010, 12:44 PM	#8
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Front sway bar bushings that don't squeak? It is a bit of extra work, but we drill into the swaybar mount strap and through the bushing, install a grease zerk, and use the correct lube. Dee Engineering now sells the mount straps drilled. Also, look for bushings that have ribs/grooves to hold the grease.

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