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LE05 · 07-27-2007, 07:23 PM

I have the TRD RSB... and every few months it starts squeaking. each time, i clean off the bushings and the bar, and reapply lubricant. unfortunatley, that damn squeak just keeps coming back after a few months!

i've tried synthetic grease and white lithium grease, and nothing lasts long enough. anyone have any suggestions?

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-27-2007, 08:20 PM

Did you try wrapping the areas in teflon tape before applying the lubricant?

LE05 · 07-27-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

Did you try wrapping the areas in teflon tape before applying the lubricant?

no i haven't, but i'll be trying that this weekend.

TRD VVTi · 07-27-2007, 11:08 PM

The sway bar didn't come with any grease?

I've installed several sway bars and used the included grease without a problem. I've also used Mobil 1 synthetic grease without a problem either.

LE05 · 07-28-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

The sway bar didn't come with any grease?

I've installed several sway bars and used the included grease without a problem. I've also used Mobil 1 synthetic grease without a problem either.

it did, but the squeaking started up after several months. i've had the sway bar for almost a year now, so maybe the bushings are worn out also.

***-SCWEET1-*** · 07-28-2007, 10:28 AM

Bushings are not worn out, re-grease it, that is all.

TRD VVTi · 07-28-2007, 11:13 AM

Squeaking is usually caused by rapid vibrations. Make sure you clean the bar and the bushing very wheel. Then lightly coat the entire bushing. That's all that I can think of. Like I said, I've never had a problem.

thapranksta · 07-28-2007, 12:30 PM

I heard about a few people having issues with the TRD sway bar squeaking. That's one of the reasons I took it took the dealership to be installed correctly and so if any abnormal squeaking starts I can take it back to them and let them deal with it. So far, so good. No squeaks yet.

Super Kaioken · 07-28-2007, 07:23 PM

yeah make sure the bolts are tightened on real good also.

LE05 · 07-29-2007, 12:15 AM

so i tried the teflon tape method... hopefully it'll work/last longer.

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Originally Posted by Super Kaioken

yeah make sure the bolts are tightened on real good also.

no problem with that! i actually snapped a bolt again... stupid torque wrench stopped clicking on the right torque, so i have to order a new bracket and bolts