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Old 01-29-2001, 12:21 AM
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My car has developed a really strange squeak when I go over bumps. I have no idea what it is. But it sounds like it's comming from the back of the car. I'm going to take a guess that it's the poly bushing on my swaybar. I know you can't just use any kind of lube. Because some types of lubes will break down the polyurethane. I was wondering what is safe to use. The sqeaking is pretty loud. Very annoying. I hope its nothing more serious. Then again, if my suspension is blown. =) Hee hee.. I can get a new set.. =) But I just took the car on a 110mph, 45 mile trip and the car felt very stable.

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Old 01-29-2001, 06:06 AM
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Go to a marine supply and get water proof trailer grease it is the same stuff that Energy Suspension packages but it is alot less money.
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Old 01-29-2001, 12:27 PM
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I sprayed the bushings down with some water before I left the house. Seems to have solved the problem for now. I think it may have been all the salt and dirt trapped in the bushing. But if the problem comes back I'll try the trailer grease. Thanks

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Prothane Super Grease

You can get it at Summit Racing. It's made just for the poly bushings. Here's the part number 19-1750 and it's made by Prothane. I bought some not that long ago, but haven't had chance to try it.
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