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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Was it the side that overlayed the ABS bracket that broke?
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by G-ReX
Was it the side that overlayed the ABS bracket that broke?
Yes it was, the same way it was in the first post.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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I've got the same parts on my bench right now. I may try it with the ABS bracket on top. I already test fit it, so I know the ABS bracket bolt will thread, but I'll need to see if I can get it to stay tight overlapping the edge of the sway bar bracket.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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mine did last 82,000 miles and at $20.00 a set changing them every three years is not a big deal. I will however rig that ABS bracket on top of the sway bracket.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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expo what grease I should use for those bushings I put new sway bars but I have just a lil tube of grease comes with it and I have those strange noises after I hit bumps or hole maybe i need more grease on those bushings
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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I don't use anything special , any high quality chassis grease should work. But I add some every 2nd oil change.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Damn it Expo.............now I'm going to have to go out and check my RB bushings!
No noise yet.....after about 1 1/2 years(I think), but I'll take a look next time I'm under there for sure.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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great thread ressurection. I'm actually in the market for some Tanabes. I'll have to check what kind of bushings they use.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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hmm, i should probably get under there and grease mine up a lil...

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great thread ressurection. I'm actually in the market for some Tanabes. I'll have to check what kind of bushings they use.
I believe they have their own bushings. rasp switch to some energy on his i think.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Amazing how an old thread can remind us all of those little things to go check!
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Motomouse
expo what grease I should use for those bushings I put new sway bars but I have just a lil tube of grease comes with it and I have those strange noises after I hit bumps or hole maybe i need more grease on those bushings
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When I asked Whiteline what grease to use, I got this answer:
You would be best to use a Molybdenum Disulfide (LM) based grease, you should be able to purchase this through any local auto parts store.
So, instead of white lithium, I went with Valvoline Durablend Semi-Synthetic Grease, which has moly in it.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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It was recommended that I use Prothane Super grease for mine. Got it from Summit.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

The same stuff comes in 14oz tubes too. A lot of grease, but then you can slap it in a grease gun a make use of zerk fittings if you have them. Speed things up a ton.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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remember dont tighten the sway bar clamp too tight.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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I don't know if this was mentioned before, but the "text book" recommends that teflon tape be wrapped around the bar where the bushing touches to reduce the noise. I've tried this and I don't really find it to be too much different, but it probably helps a bit with protecting the paint I guess.
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