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Re: PolyU bushings for GT-6 frt suspension

To: Bob Hutton <bob@calc.com.au>
Subject: Re: PolyU bushings for GT-6 frt suspension
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 14:25:49 -0800
Cc: "Shane F. Ingate" <triumph@shiseis.com>, Aribert_Neumann%MIMCO@magna.on.ca, triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <000201be5b8a$df5bc360$49659f8c@bob.vut.edu.au>
Bob,
The nature of having a bushing (rubber or poly) between two metal parts
(one moving) means that there will by definition be movement either of
the metal piece inside the bushing or of the metal piece surrounding the
bushing.

I can speak rather authoritatively on the squeaks of sway bar bushings. 
My wife had an '84 Firebird that squeaked every time it went over a bump
when the weather was dry.  When it was wet, the moisture would lubricate
the bushings and it wouldn't squeak.  Much study arrived at the
conclusion that it was coming from the Anti sway bar.  The GM dealer
said it was "normal".

Regards,
Joe

Bob Hutton wrote:
> 
> Shane,
> 
> Your reply implies that the bushings move in the arm and probably this would
> cause squeaking. I thought they were supposed to be a tight fit and flex
> within the arm, not move within it. The one piece yellow poly bushes I have
> in my 2500 sedan certainly don't move within the arms and don't make any
> noise at all.

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