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YOUR RESEARCHNew sway bar bushings? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Clean sway bar very well

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I cleaned the sway bar very well.
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Check with the manufacturer of whatever bushing you are

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You may want to check with the manufacturer of whatever bushing you are using.
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Check with the manufacturer of whatever bushing you are

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You may want to check with the manufacturer of whatever bushing you are using.
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Replace sway bar bushings

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I'm replacing the sway bar bushings.
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Check with the manufacturer of whatever bushing you are

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You may want to check with the manufacturer of whatever bushing you are using.
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Clean sway bar very well

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I cleaned the sway bar very well.
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Replace sway bar bushings

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I'm replacing the sway bar bushings.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm replacing the sway bar bushings. They clamp on underneath. Do these get greased? The last thing I want is rubber bushings squeaking when dry. I cleaned the sway bar very well. New drop links as well.

POST 2Original post

No. If you research the function of the bushings, you will see that they twist. When they get hard is when they quit twisting and squeek

POST 3Original post

I did the same upgrade a month ago: bushings and drop links. No grease needed. Direct swap.

POST 4Original post

Some types of materials do require a lubricant. PowerFlex brand bushings that I have used in the past came with a small packet of lubricant for one time installation. You may want to check with the manufacturer of whatever bushing you are using.

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