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 Post subject: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:39 pm 
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Is there another type of bushing for the rear torsion bar that doesn't squeak? I've replaced the bushings (red poly) currently I've added a couple of washers for spacers to decrease the pressure, is this ok?
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 Post subject: Re: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:58 am 
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Nylube works fairly well.


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 Post subject: Re: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:10 am 
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stock black rubber bushings are the best. hrd to find in good shspe though.

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 Post subject: Re: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:59 pm 
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Just load them with anti seize. Haven't had a squeak since.


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 Post subject: Re: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:24 pm 
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Thanks so much for the input, I'll give the anti-seize a try, I noticed some venders say you should re-size before you install, should they spin freely on the torsion bar and the cap that holds them in? if so what do you do just sand them down?
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 Post subject: Re: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:46 pm 
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No you want a snug fit. They should just slip on and I would get rid of the washers. You don't want the bushings or bars and spring plates moving in and out


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 Post subject: Re: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:47 pm 
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The ones that need honed for proper fit are the front bushings.


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 Post subject: Re: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 2:20 pm 
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Thanks for your suggestion on the anti-seize, this worked!


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 Post subject: Re: torsion bushings
PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:17 am 
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The yellow saco bushings arent as squeaky.Mckenzies or Kartek has them.


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