froggy47

I changed out the front bar for a GM T1 bar and greased the GM bar bushings with some brake caliper grease.

It squeaks like granny on her rocker on the front porch.

What do you guys suggest for grease & where do I get it.

Thanks!
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davidfarmer

try silicone plumbers grease maybe.....but likely it won't help!

rfn026

I actually drilled the chassis mounts out and installed zerk fittings. Now I can grease them with a grease gun.

Richard

0Randy@DRM

Make sure you install a couple of washers inbetween the crandle and clamps. This helps with pinching the bushing against the bar.

Randy

froggy47

Think I should rough up the paint on the bar? It'll wear off anyway.

0Randy@DRM

It would help hold lube at a micro level and help hold it from going side to side. I still wouldn't try to take off the powder coat.

Randy

sperkins

I've heard some guys use anti-seize with good results.

vms4evr

That's what I used and I've had them on for 2 years. No squeaks. The paint will slowly wear off in those places anyway. Now the end links rattle and people keep on telling me something is loose on my car

froggy47

Thanks, I did that.

froggy47

I have to admit, I haven't done enough plumbing to have used this.

What is the PLUMBING application for this grease?

I have done a bunch of home plumbing. Toilets, faucets, sweat a few pipes.

You don't mean flux I suppose?

John Shiels

dielectric from NAPA big tube cheap. Don't roughen the paint it will wear the bushing faster. Paint will wear off slowly.It needs to move freely and slide or it will bang like most hear banging. after 50,000 miles I have two small chips on my bar and never heard a bang or a rattle.

Shimming properly as DRM told me 9 years ago is critical. The bushing do wear and the OEM will hold grease the best.

AverageVetteNut

this just came up the other day when I was ordering my new front bar.. Have to talk to Sam and see what he said again...

96CollectorSport

I always wrap the bars with teflon pipe tape.
The stuff you can get for $.69 at your local hardware store.

Two coats of tape and some silicone grease.
I haven't had one customer with squeeky bars.

froggy47

ghoffman

It is not just about squeaks, it is about performance. If you cannot move it with your hand strength, it is too tight. Do not confuse friction with damping.

froggy47

And again,