Ghettobird52

Hey all so im getting ready to drop fuel tank and swap fuel pumps out. abunch of suspension replacement parts going in along with new Energy Suspension rear sway bar polyurethane bushings and end links. Im wondering where do i grease them? Here are a couple pics of items that came with it along with pics of grease instructions, yet not sure which one ours is.

As always, thanks all for your information and advice!

1988 Iroc 5.7

iTrader: (3)

When I replaced mine, I only greased the inside diameter (liberally) of the sway bar bushings.

Ghettobird52

ok so you didnt grease the end links then?

1988 Iroc 5.7

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Nope.

TTOP350

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Throw that sticky stuff away that they send, if you want it to not squeak (esp when cold) use anti-sieze.

Ghettobird52

Cool ty for info

wow so the stuff they supply shouldnt be used? lol

EDIT: just found this from here http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,882467


Found this statment:
Note from SRP: The Formula 5 PreLube offered by Energy Suspension and included in most sets where grease is required,
is actually MARINE BOAT TRAILER GREASE.
This is a high paraffin(wax) based grease that sticks to anything it touches.
We do not like this grease because it contains wax(paraffin).
We prefer to use Permatex or Loctite Anti Seize(never seize) grease.
You can purchase it at most all auto parts stores or hardware stores
This grease has graphite in it, but does not have the wax.
Anti-Seize grease is normally recommended for use on sparkplug threads when installed on aluminum heads,
so the threads will not seize. It is a hi-temp and hi-pressure grease.

So these items from autozone will work better tomorrow on install?

http://www.autozone.com/miscellaneou...eVehicle=false

paulo57509

That tacky grease doesn't work for keeping squeaks and groaning away.

It's weird; BellTech supplied that tacky grease with the front stabilizer bar, but supplied a slippery tape that's applied to the ID of the bushings for the rear stabilizer bar (these were bars for my Safari van).

The tape is (so far) far superior to the grease.

NoEmissions84TA

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Throw that sticky stuff away that they send

For a practical joke, if they aren't illegal by now, bring that stuff to work
and paint it on surfaces people touch. It's nearly invisible, and almost
impossible to wipe off.

paulo57509

A little dab of Prussian Blue smeared on black ***** or any dark surface is hilarious as well.

TTOP350

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The toilet seats will never be the same......

Ghettobird52

those damn endlinks are too small. i cant figure out wtf is going on been stuck for over an hour.

NoEmissions84TA

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Tootie Pang

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Jack up the rear axle if you have the car sitting on the frame. This will bring the sway bar closer to the axle flange for the endlinks.

Ghettobird52

yeah i think that was partially the problem. what i didnt realize is the suspension needs to be loaded for final tighenting at endlinks. As soon as i dropped the car on the ground there was no problems.

Ghettobird52

So these ****ing sway bar endlinks are the cause of the loud pop. I was having a loud pop over the passenger rear tire when going up angled driveways. So I just spent 4 hours redoing my suspension, dropping the rear end, unbolting shocks, reindexing springs. With no help. I even moved over the passenger side shock and spring to driver side and the loud pop was still there. I said screw it "i wonder" if i take these endlinks off will it cause that sound? and what do you know it yupp, its these Energy suspension end links, or maybe my installation yet not sure how else you can put it on. I think i had them on too tight or something but the damn stud they supply is SO DAMN SMALL that its kinda scary driving around with only a couple threads holding onto it, thats why i actually had it tight. Can anyone else chime in with these damn things. so glad to know its not a bad shock or messed up spring. AND now im a damn pro at dropping the rear in this car lol

So right now the sway bar is just bolted to the rear end hanging there.

Tootie Pang

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I can't help only to offer that I've messed with poly bushings before. I hate 'em. I'm happy with good old Moog rubber stuff. Long bolts and all.