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rauto13 · 06-19-2007, 11:51 AM

I am getting ready to install new polyurethane trailing arm bushings in my 69 short fleet. It seems that I have read somewhere about making these bushings greasable. Since I have heard that poly bushings have a tendency to squeak, should I make them greasable? And if so, how can I do this?

Any help would be appreciated.

EIDT*** I decided that the above might be a bit confusing, I can and will grease the bushings before assembly, what I am wanting to do is to install grease zerks in the outside bushing housings so that I can grease the bushings later.

Is this necessary?

cdowns · 06-19-2007, 12:28 PM

putting grease fittings in the housings wont do a thing as the bushings dont move in the housing the only movement is the center hole of the bushing around the bolt// just use the silicone grease they give you with the bushings and grease the bolts real well// you should clean the bolts real good before assy by either wirebrushing or blasting

larry may · 06-19-2007, 12:30 PM

x2

rauto13 · 06-19-2007, 07:34 PM

Thanks for the help, I bought new grade 8 bolts, so bolts and bushings are new.

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna have squeaks.

06-19-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Greasable Trailing Arm bushings? I am getting ready to install new polyurethane trailing arm bushings in my 69 short fleet. It seems that I have read somewhere about making these bushings greasable. Since I have heard that poly bushings have a tendency to squeak, should I make them greasable? And if so, how can I do this? Any help would be appreciated. EIDT*** I decided that the above might be a bit confusing, I can and will grease the bushings before assembly, what I am wanting to do is to install grease zerks in the outside bushing housings so that I can grease the bushings later. Is this necessary? __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab Last edited by rauto13; 06-19-2007 at 12:10 PM.

06-19-2007, 12:28 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Greasable Trailing Arm bushings? putting grease fittings in the housings wont do a thing as the bushings dont move in the housing the only movement is the center hole of the bushing around the bolt// just use the silicone grease they give you with the bushings and grease the bolts real well// you should clean the bolts real good before assy by either wirebrushing or blasting __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-19-2007, 12:30 PM	#3
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Greasable Trailing Arm bushings? x2 __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

06-19-2007, 07:34 PM	#4
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: Greasable Trailing Arm bushings? Thanks for the help, I bought new grade 8 bolts, so bolts and bushings are new. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna have squeaks. __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

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