View Full Version : Squeaky Rear Suspension
caesarmascetti
09-10-2018, 06:48 AM
Hi guys just a general question, Do you all have squeaky rear suspensions? I have a MKIV with the IRS from TBird, the rear suspension was new not from a donor and it also has a sway bar. It squeaks to beat hell. I've had it looked at but apparently there are no lubrication point all heim joints and poly bushings.
cv2065
09-10-2018, 07:03 AM
Hi guys just a general question, Do you all have squeaky rear suspensions? I have a MKIV with the IRS from TBird, the rear suspension was new not from a donor and it also has a sway bar. It squeaks to beat hell. I've had it looked at but apparently there are no lubrication point all heim joints and poly bushings.
Probably the poly bushings. If they are dry and able to move around a bit, they squeak. Check your torque and ensure they are all tightened up. Energy Suspension has their own 'grease' that they suggest you use prior to assembly. Others have used teflon tape. Once they are on, not sure what you could use to quiet them down, short of disassembly and lubing. You could probably try and get some lube in their as is, but I would imagine its so tight, you would either get no or very short term benefit.
caesarmascetti
09-10-2018, 12:47 PM
Probably the poly bushings. If they are dry and able to move around a bit, they squeak. Check your torque and ensure they are all tightened up. Energy Suspension has their own 'grease' that they suggest you use prior to assembly. Others have used teflon tape. Once they are on, not sure what you could use to quiet them down, short of disassembly and lubing. You could probably try and get some lube in their as is, but I would imagine its so tight, you would either get no or very short term benefit.
Hmmm I wonder how important that rear bar really is?
rich grsc
09-10-2018, 02:26 PM
If they are squeaking, I'm guessing you didn't use the grease that come with the ploy bushings?
caesarmascetti
09-10-2018, 04:31 PM
If they are squeaking, I'm guessing you didn't use the grease that come with the ploy bushings?
I purchased the car built, it was finished in 2013 so I have no idea if the grease was used or not