UUC sway bar noise issue?

Kev · 12-06-2008, 06:59 AM

I had the UUC sway bars installed couple weeks ago along with the KW V3 coil overs. I noticed that there is an annoying screeching noise coming from the front suspension. I brought it back to the shop that did the install for some other work. They also looked for the source of the noise. It seems like it is coming from the sway bar moving around in the PUR bushings. Any one have a similar problem? Thanks~

Orb · 12-06-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

I had the UUC sway bars installed couple weeks ago along with the KW V3 coil overs. I noticed that there is an annoying screeching noise coming from the front suspension. I brought it back to the shop that did the install for some other work. They also looked for the source of the noise. It seems like it is coming from the sway bar moving around in the PUR bushings. Any one have a similar problem? Thanks~

A few have fixed is with H&R bushings since they are the same size.

Orb

Kev · 12-06-2008, 02:28 PM

Thanks~ I'll ask my shop to look into it. The noise is really annoying during low speed city driving going over bumps.

longodj · 12-12-2008, 11:30 AM

Grease Kev....shit tons of grease

Kev · 12-12-2008, 11:37 AM

Is copper grease ok?

Nikolas · 12-12-2008, 05:31 PM

They probably didn't put enough silicone around the bushing. That is an easy fix. I assume they are urethane.

cyphr · 12-12-2008, 08:07 PM

Yeah, just grease them liberally. I've had really good results with amsoil's marine grease (purple) if you're looking for specifics. Great durability, holds up to the elements, and no noise.

Kev · 12-12-2008, 08:13 PM

Thanks~ I'll let my tech know.

cyphr · 12-12-2008, 08:37 PM

Just another heads up. Most shops will use lithium grease which has great lubrication properties but may have to reapplied after a harsh winter. If the sound won't bother you till the end of next week (I'll be back then), I can give you a tube of the grease I used. Otherwise, look for something with durability, it's a huge mess to reapply that gunk.

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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 489 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Is copper grease ok? __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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Nikolas Colonel 313 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: 996 TT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sierra Mountains iTrader: (0)	They probably didn't put enough silicone around the bushing. That is an easy fix. I assume they are urethane.
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cyphr Major 70 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (12)	Yeah, just grease them liberally. I've had really good results with amsoil's marine grease (purple) if you're looking for specifics. Great durability, holds up to the elements, and no noise.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 489 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Thanks~ I'll let my tech know. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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cyphr Major 70 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (12)	Just another heads up. Most shops will use lithium grease which has great lubrication properties but may have to reapplied after a harsh winter. If the sound won't bother you till the end of next week (I'll be back then), I can give you a tube of the grease I used. Otherwise, look for something with durability, it's a huge mess to reapply that gunk.
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