squeaking from the trunk/suspension

[andyman61]

i just read the other post about rattling coming from the back of the car and it reminds me that i have this horrible squeaking noise that i think is coming from the rear springs. it only seems to happen when its fairly cold out. it doesn't bother me that much, but everyone who rides in my car bitches about it and i'm tired of that more than the actual squeaking. does anyone else have this problem on a gen 3? if so, what should i do to solve it? does it just need to be lubed up or totally replaced? thanks for the help!

[Nick]

grease your sway bar bushings

[Gen3caMLos]

I have the same squeaking sound. The dealer told me it had to be replaced. I didn't replace it. Does it just need grease? I'd love to get rid of that squeaking sound.

[andyman61]

what kind of grease would you use to do this? and what should i look for when i try to find a sway bar? sorry bout the noob questions, but i don't know a whole lot about my car's suspension.

[Stealth]

step one: eat potato chips
step two: rub grease from fingers on bushings

[jwa276]

silicon grease should do the trick

jon

[mauibuilt59]

I get that same problem when i shipped up my car from hawaii to oregon. I thought it was my struts so i changed it and it was still there....i think i'll go buy some oil now

[Silver Streak]

Use white lithium marine grease...I used the whole tube for both bushings...no squeaking in 2 years! Best 5 bucks spent ever!

[BLUEMEANIE]

White Lithium Marine Grease

Marine means its water proof. Regular White Lithium Grease is not totally water proof to the extent that White Lithium Marine Grease is.

[toysarefun]

Whats the best way to apply the lube? I'm about to go jack the rear end up and get under there and get rid of some more road noise after the stupid oil change is done. I've got a stick of it but don't have a grease gun that I want to use for it..

[gqdabien]

Where are the rear bushings on the gen3 cam? Anyone have a picture so i can visually see it?

[Silver Streak]

To apply, just take off the bushing and squeeze the grease on. When you put it on, a lot will come off. You only have to jack up the rear, take off the tire and you should see the bushing held up in a clamp by the front side of the tire. There are 2 x14mm bolts (maybe 12mm) you have to remove...the bushings are split so they can be greased easily.

I remember years ago master Luc said that when he did it, I believe he wrapped the bar in teflon tape first...try a search on it.

[Silver Streak]

Originally posted by gqdabien
Where are the rear bushings on the gen3 cam? Anyone have a picture so i can visually see it?

Do a search on my name and "swaybar", you should come up with a few good links.

Here's one with pics.

http://www.toyotanation.com/showthre...hlight=swaybar

[Gen3cruiser]

Can someone give me a step by step removal of the bushings I need to grease and maybe a pic of them?

How long of a job is this, 30 min or so?

[dbruce]

I recently did the job and it as easy as it gets.

After reading posts on this board, I acceidently replaced the end links of the sway bar. As it turned out, the end links were made of plastic and the metal replacements I "accidently" installed made a significant improvement in handling.

To remove the bushings you just need to pull two bolts on the bracket and pull the bushing off. There are two of these brackets on either side of the bar. You can do it 5 minutes with experience and 15 without for each bushing.

I have a Gen 2 but I can't see an major change in the later models.