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Dan19063
11-15-2006, 09:53 AM
Does any one have the torque spec amount for the addco front sway bar. When I installed mine I lubed it up well with white Lithium grease. All of a sudden Im starting to get some squeeking from there again :shake: . I was wondering if maybe I had the bolts to tight (not allowing the bar to slip a little through the bushings). So basically I just need some torque #'s for those 4 bolts. Thanks All
fastblackmerc
11-15-2006, 10:07 AM
Your squeak is most likely comming from the lithium grease you used. Should use synthetic grease on the poly bushings. Search the forum & you'll find the specs.
Dan19063
11-15-2006, 10:10 AM
Your squeak is most likely comming from the lithium grease you used. Should use synthetic grease on the poly bushings. Search the forum & you'll find the specs.

I have seen people say to use marine grade grease but I have no clue where to find that. I guess you can find synthetic grease at any auto parts place?
fastblackmerc
11-15-2006, 10:12 AM
Yes you can find it at most FLAPS (Friendly Local Auto Parts Store)
Dan19063
11-15-2006, 10:24 AM
Well I know its just me but I did a search in the forums for "sway bar torque specs" and only came up with 15-18 pounds for the rear bar. I need the specs for the front bar. I did notice that the white lithium grease I put on there had black kind of dusty stuff in it. I'm assuming that is from the bushings I think they are to tight.
tmac1337
11-15-2006, 10:54 AM
This is right from Addco's installation page part #2196, Front Sway Bar.

"Tighten the end-links until the end-link bushings just bulge slightly. Do not over tighten!!"

There is nothing on the sheet about applying any kind of lubricant.
Drock96Marquis
11-15-2006, 10:54 PM
If you don't use a lubricant w/ poly bushings, they will squeek to hell.



Dan, check out Mobil 1 chassis grease. It is synthetic, and bright red/easily seen.
There is also Marine-grade white lithium as well.


Just remember to give them a few shots of grease every oil change to keep them squeek free ;)
Shora
11-16-2006, 08:59 PM
Does any one have the torque spec amount for the addco front sway bar. When I installed mine I lubed it up well with white Lithium grease. All of a sudden Im starting to get some squeeking from there again :shake: . I was wondering if maybe I had the bolts to tight (not allowing the bar to slip a little through the bushings). So basically I just need some torque #'s for those 4 bolts. Thanks All

Any update on front sway bar torque? I am in stalling these in the morning and would really need the numbers.