Should I lubricate sway bar bushings?

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Oct 14, 2003 | 04:34 PM

DMONTE

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Should I lubricate sway bar bushings?

I just purchased a set of nismo sway bars, I am wondering if I should lubricate the bushings when I installed them. And if so with Watt lubricant?

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Oct 14, 2003 | 06:52 PM

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I didn't. No need. No squeaks. Will let you know if it starts though.

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Oct 14, 2003 | 07:38 PM

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not necessary but i did mine just in case, i think it prevents squeaking.

Oct 15, 2003 | 05:29 AM

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Lube them if they came with new poly bushings... they will squeek. If they use the OEM rubber bushings, then you probably don't need to lube them.

Use any water repellant lube or grease.

Also, the lube eventually dries out and wears away... you may need to lube once a year.

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Oct 15, 2003 | 08:52 AM

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With poly bushings, I've found that I need to relube them every two months to avoid the squeaking... perhaps I should try something other than white lithium grease...