uugh! Squeaky bushings - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Woodbutcher · 10-20-2010, 02:01 AM

I am assembling my front end right now. The tubular control arms from TCI came with preassembled bushings. I assemble it once already, but took it apart after noticing how much they squeaked and squalked. I know you need to use a silicone based lubricant on the poly, but how on earth do you get it in between the bushing and the steel sleeve when it is a preassembed unit from the factory? Any ideas anyone??

Atomsplitter · 10-20-2010, 10:42 AM

I had the same problems with my cab bushings.
After some WD40, a little grease on the ends and about a year mine quieted down.
Its too bad that the manufacturers didn't put a grease fitting there for you.

OrrieG · 10-20-2010, 11:21 AM

Doesn't over lubrication defeat the purpose of using the urethane bushings (move stiffness and less movement in the suspension)? Maybe a animal seringe and liquid silicone based lube will work?

10-20-2010, 02:01 AM	#1
Woodbutcher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prince George, BC, CAN Posts: 60	uugh! Squeaky bushings I am assembling my front end right now. The tubular control arms from TCI came with preassembled bushings. I assemble it once already, but took it apart after noticing how much they squeaked and squalked. I know you need to use a silicone based lubricant on the poly, but how on earth do you get it in between the bushing and the steel sleeve when it is a preassembed unit from the factory? Any ideas anyone?? __________________ If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy... Red Green Keep your stick on the ice, Woodbutcher

10-20-2010, 10:42 AM	#2
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: uugh! Squeaky bushings I had the same problems with my cab bushings. After some WD40, a little grease on the ends and about a year mine quieted down. Its too bad that the manufacturers didn't put a grease fitting there for you.

10-20-2010, 11:21 AM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: uugh! Squeaky bushings Doesn't over lubrication defeat the purpose of using the urethane bushings (move stiffness and less movement in the suspension)? Maybe a animal seringe and liquid silicone based lube will work? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.