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Old May 8, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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RSB... How bad is the SQUEAKING ?? :(

Ive heard from a couple of ORG members, that this thing squeaks and is annoying. I just ordered one, and if this is the case, I dont want to install it. Help guys !
Old May 8, 2002 | 07:42 PM
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If you tighten it the squeaks won't present itself
If you move the brackets roughly 4" inwards (refer to Audtatious post) the clunking noises will also go away.

Old May 8, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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kloogy, I've had mine for at least a year now and it never squeaks. As long as it's on there tight I don't think you'll have a problem.
Old May 8, 2002 | 07:51 PM
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No noise

It was clunking/bangin real loud at bumps, but i moved the right bracket inward about 4 inches and no noises what so ever since.
Old May 8, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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I have had my addco RSB on 3 different(95,98 and 02) cars and I have never heard a single squeak or clunk
Old May 8, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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Re: RSB... How bad is the SQUEAKING ?? :(

Originally posted by kloogy
Ive heard from a couple of ORG members, that this thing squeaks and is annoying. I just ordered one, and if this is the case, I dont want to install it. Help guys !
Which rsb did you order. Im leaving for cali friday and will probably visit stillen. May pick up the rsb then.
Old May 8, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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Addco RSB from Group Deal..
Old May 8, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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Where is stillen??? irvine??? i know xs engineering is near me...i live in fullerton ca....where is stillen?
Old May 8, 2002 | 11:30 PM
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get a stillen one would solve the problem...unless u fast corner...but that's normal.
Old May 8, 2002 | 11:35 PM
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I'm having that sort of problem as well. When I go over speed bumps, dips, or bridges, I hear a "clunk" noise as if the bar scraped the ground.
Old May 9, 2002 | 07:18 AM
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I'm having that sort of problem as well. When I go over speed bumps, dips, or bridges, I hear a "clunk" noise as if the bar scraped the ground.
The rear-right bracket is hitting this arm that moves down over bumps. Two choices - Shave the right bracket or move both rear brackets in a couple inches. Look under the car and you will see where it's hitting.
Old May 9, 2002 | 07:28 AM
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i have the Stillen and havent had a problem at all yet
Old May 9, 2002 | 09:15 AM
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Originally posted by AzNx2k2xSEXima
Where is stillen??? irvine??? i know xs engineering is near me...i live in fullerton ca....where is stillen?
cosa mesa
Old May 9, 2002 | 09:24 AM
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Re: RSB... How bad is the SQUEAKING ?? :(

Originally posted by kloogy
Ive heard from a couple of ORG members, that this thing squeaks and is annoying. I just ordered one, and if this is the case, I dont want to install it. Help guys !
Assuming you are talking of the Addco/Cattman bar... no sqeaks, creaks, thumps or bumps here... have had it on since last August or so.

The one I have, from Cattman, has lubricated polyurethane bushings. I thought they all came with them now.

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Old May 9, 2002 | 11:17 AM
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Re: RSB... How bad is the SQUEAKING ?? :(

Originally posted by kloogy
Ive heard from a couple of ORG members, that this thing squeaks and is annoying. I just ordered one, and if this is the case, I dont want to install it. Help guys !
Checkt the stickies. A member by the name of punkdork found a solution to that. Just do what the others have recommended. I had the same problems with the stillen rsb the 2nd time i adjusted it. Just make sure the bolts and screws are tight. Otherwise you will encounter what you are concerned about with any sway bar. Good luck.
Old May 9, 2002 | 01:36 PM
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Just got it UPS. Man that was fast ! I'll update when I put it in..Just got my brushed aluminum dash kit too...
Old May 9, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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I had the clunking sound too, till I moved the brackets in. I never hear any squeakin with mine either. Have fun with the install Kloogy, the side brackets are a pain in the a**!!
Old May 9, 2002 | 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by Dario
i have the Stillen and havent had a problem at all yet
same here, i've had the stillen rsb since 8/01 and no probs yet.
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