FIGS

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Kyle, I have actually been doing this for a bit, just had not had a chance to formalize it. Building up bracket inventory and I have them coming in several days.

MK4Sup_isF

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Looks like I'll be ordering mine soon!!

RocketGuy3

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So I've had these installed for a little over a year now, and they, along with a bit of a toe adjustment, seem to have nearly completely eliminated my inner tire wear issue. So yay for that!

... BUT, I'm having another problem with them that has started within the last few months and seems to be getting slightly worse. I started noticing some squeaking in my front suspension when going over bumps and whatnot. It used to happen pretty much just in cold weather, but I'm now noticing it still happens in some warmer weather. After some internet searching, it seems like LCA bushings are a common source of this kind of squeak, which especially makes sense in my case since I've installed these bushings recently.

Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anything I can do about it? Somewhere I can apply some lubrication or something?

Thanks in advance.

FIGS

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Sounds like you just need to reapply grease in between the center tube and the polyurethane. There are crass hatch features to retain it but it will eventually need lubrication. We have grease we can send or you should have received a grease packet with the bushings. Just use enough to line the interface between the two. You can also use a synthetic polymer grease on a grease gun with a needle tip.

RocketGuy3

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Ah, cool, thanks for the info. How much would the grease cost me?

FIGS

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$4 shipped, we have plenty in stock. Just pm your email address.

RocketGuy3

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PM sent, thanks.

Is this something that needs to be done fairly regularly? Or is it more likely that it just wasn't done properly the first time around? Also, is any harm being done when I hear this noise? Or is it just annoying to listen to? heh

itsmike177

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I have left over packets of the product link below for polyurethane bushings from a few years ago and was wondering if these are okay to use with the FIGS bushings?

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...shing-Lube.asp

I believe all urethane bushings will creak/squeak/moan and will require greasing after awhile, it's just a matter of time...

FIGS

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The bushings have a cross hatch retention feature in the area it contacts the tubing. The grease is a special formulation that SP spent some time on, 12 months specifically. Its a non penetrating grease that will not break down the material. http://superpro.com.au/products/univ...77abc62f837751

I often see the energy suspension bushings (sway bar) start to get a little translucent over time and perhaps contribute to the material migrating and breaking down. I have plenty on hand, but you are welcome to use what ever you like. I just know that when it gets on my fingers, its very resistant to water and upon wiping it off its very slick on the skin. The frequency is going to depend on the environment you use it in. Perhaps you did not lubricate them once first installed? They have a pre-lube on them but I always re-lube them again, after all they come with grease.

Mike

RocketGuy3

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Could you give me an idea of about how much labor is probably required to apply this grease? I did not install the bushings myself, so I plan on asking the mechanic who did to do it for me at the same time he does some other stuff.

Thanks.

ChickenIS

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I just did this last week.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...duro-hp-3.html

RocketGuy3

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I don't suppose you have any pics of how you did it? But from the sounds of things, it's a fairly quick job, so hopefully it should not cost much. I don't even have a proper lift, though, so it's something I don't think I want to do myself right now... unless I can pull it off when I replace my front brake pads.

slimstady

New ISF owner. Great forum. Thanks everyone!

2011slvISF

so correct me if I'm wrong, all i need is two LCA bushings(non offset) to fix this inner wear problem?

lobuxracer

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+ a good alignment.