Sway Bar Bushing Binding

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03-05-2006, 02:06 PM
Mark52

Sway Bar Bushing Binding

I'm sure most of you guys saw Andy Hollis' write-up on the pointy board about sway bar binding problems. I checked mine out recently and, sure enough, they were binding so bad that I could not even move them. I run a 1.125" hollow bar on front and a .625" on rear, so neither is stock and both use poly bushings. The way I fixed the problem was to remove the mount/bushing, clean thoroughly, and then used a belt sander to grind off the "excess" bushing material until it didn't extend past the face of the mounting bracket. I regreased the bushing with "Pure Polaris" grease (used this grease on my poly suspension bushings, and they're still squeek-free after 2+ years). Reinstalled sway bars and now they are free to rotate no matter how tightly you torque the brackets.
03-05-2006, 06:39 PM
Miatamoto

Good tip, I've really got to get around to checking mine.
03-05-2006, 08:16 PM
altiain

I use a single washer under the bracket on either side to provide enough clearance. Maybe not the "preferred" method, but it works for me.
03-05-2006, 08:30 PM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by altiain

I use a single washer under the bracket on either side to provide enough clearance. Maybe not the "preferred" method, but it works for me.

same here, but that reminds me I do have a March project... I need to install those nifty adjustable endlinks you sold me on the front bar and see if the car feel any different with the pre-load taken out of the sway bar.
03-05-2006, 08:44 PM
Mark52

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Originally Posted by altiain

I use a single washer under the bracket on either side to provide enough clearance. Maybe not the "preferred" method, but it works for me.

Shame on you! An engineer should know better::Shocked:
03-05-2006, 08:59 PM
altiain

Ehh... whatever. I'm reasonably certain that any load strong enough to strip that bolt out of the swaybar mount is probably going to be the result of much larger issues... :wink:
03-05-2006, 09:18 PM
Mark52

I agree. Uncle Andy was being a little bit pointy. :D
03-30-2006, 04:08 AM
BAM!

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Originally Posted by Mark52

I'm sure most of you guys saw Andy Hollis' write-up ....

excuse me sir, why did you have to link something so long?
1) i cant stop reading on this
2) i can barely keep my eyes open (its after 4am)
3) im already on page 7 of 8 ::Censor:: i just closed the window
4) lol i have go for a smoke and im here writing you!

argh, the more you learn, the less you know/knew.
does that make sense?
03-30-2006, 08:48 AM
Majik

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Originally Posted by BAM!

excuse me sir, why did you have to link something so long?
1) i cant stop reading on this
2) i can barely keep my eyes open (its after 4am)
3) im already on page 7 of 8 ::Censor:: i just closed the window
4) lol i have go for a smoke and im here writing you!

argh, the more you learn, the less you know/knew.
does that make sense?

It took you 25 days to read it?
03-30-2006, 10:25 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by Majik

It took you 25 days to read it?

Shh... he just found out that we landed a man on the moon too. Don't spook him... ::Blink::
03-31-2006, 02:06 AM
BAM!

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Shh... he just found out that we landed a man on the moon too. Don't spook him... ::Blink::

WHAT????????

lol just kidding. we all know the chinese beat us to it..... right? jk. no im not... ok yes i am.

no it didnt take me that long, its just that i spent soo much time reading all the good info.. i need to finish it but once again, its too late. im not even gonna touch that tongiht....