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torsion bar creaking
we just a little bit of rain and my front end is creaking something horrible! is there a quick fix until I can get to mt mechanic?
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10-25-2004, 01:54 PM
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What kind of bushings do you have up front?
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10-25-2004, 02:01 PM
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Sorry, I have no idea. I was told they don't wear out??
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10-25-2004, 02:02 PM
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The stock rubber bushings sag, and this allows the torsion bar to rub on the I.D. of the control arm.
Some Elephant Racing poly-bronze bushings are the way to go. Otherwise, you have to replace the control arms to get new rubber, since they are vulcanized to the arms. I don't recommend the poly-graphite bushings, since they are too much work to re-grease, and will seize if not lubed periodically.
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10-25-2004, 02:05 PM
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This is what 15 year old stock rubber a-arm bushings look like
   Although they have to wear a lot more before they'd start making noises... Polygraphite replacement bushings can squeel like a pig if they run out of grease (and even with grease they can be nasty) Parts that don't wear out still need to be invented
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10-25-2004, 02:11 PM
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thanks. I'm going to go kick my mechanic in the nuts!
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