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noisy caltrack bushings

Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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For some reason they started squeking on my truck about a week ago. What have you all done to remedy this?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:01 AM
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Are they poly bushings? Maybe powered graphite?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by F8L Z71
Are they poly bushings? Maybe powered graphite?
Not sure. I was under the impression all bushing from caltracs were poly. How can I tell?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:10 AM
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NM, I am thinking of the race sway bar setups where you can have a poly bushing or this spherical hard bushing thing. I think powered graphite is the most common thing to qwell bushing squeek or better yet some synthetic bearing grease. I always get the 2 uses mixed up. LOL
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:20 AM
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That squeaking will drive you nuts. I had a lift kit that had poly bushings and they squeaked. The only way to get rid of it was to remove the bushings and lube them with graphite grease. Squeak never came back after that.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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Squirt some TriFlow lubricant on them ... that will keep them quiet for a pretty good while.
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Or just get a louder exhaust
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LTNKLR01
Or just get a louder exhaust
I don't mind the moise when I am driving. It's when I am getting on or off that that really gets to me....
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