Sway Bar Update please

[peterpan223]

Hey guys, I'm in the market to finally install sway bars for my Stinger.
But before I do that, I wanted to get an "update" from all of you who have had them on their cars for about 1 year or more.
Any squeaks or cluck sound from the bushing?

I'm looking into Ark's sway bars since they're a bit thicker and solid construction, but these lack grease nipples. Should I be concerned about them?
Or should I go with Eibachs?

Please note that I will be taking it to a shop for the installaion and any future maintenace, including possible need to re-grease them later on.

Thanks!

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I’ve had Eibach fitted for 2 years & no issues.
Cannot comment on Ark ones but Eibach bush brackets come with a grease nipple in each so any potential squeaks can be eliminated quickly.

 

[CKeeler]

I can’t remember how long I’ve had my whitelines installed, but they’ve been noise free. I lubed the bushings up front with ceramic grease. The rear bushings has that faux fur lining

 

[Ozstung]

Eibach sways front and back for over a year now and not a squeek or peep thus far. The back has certainly taken out the infamous rear stinger waggle and the front has improved turning in. Eibach's I'd do it all again.

 

[ShannonC]

I’ve had Eibach fitted for 2 years & no issues.
Cannot comment on Ark ones but Eibach bush brackets come with a grease nipple in each so any potential squeaks can be eliminated quickly.

Eibach sways front and back for over a year now and not a squeek or peep thus far. The back has certainly taken out the infamous rear stinger waggle and the front has improved turning in. Eibach's I'd do it all again.

I have Eibach as well and no issues.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I've had the Eibach rear bar for just over a year and a half, and the front one for a little over four hours. That should tell you something, or a couple of somethings. Hah. And, no hint of "presence" evinced by the rear bar in that time either.

 

[CeramicGT001]

I've had the Eibach rear bar for just over a year and a half, and the front one for a little over four hours. That should tell you something, or a couple of somethings. Hah. And, no hint of "presence" evinced by the rear bar in that time either.

How’s the addition of the front bar feel? I just installed my rear bar/endlinks and the difference was instantly noticeable just driving through my neighborhood (curvy roads).

 

[CKeeler]

How’s the addition of the front bar feel? I just installed my rear bar/endlinks and the difference was instantly noticeable just driving through my neighborhood (curvy roads).

Then you’ll love the front bar. Sharper turn in is great on curvy roads

 

[MerlintheMad]

How’s the addition of the front bar feel? I just installed my rear bar/endlinks and the difference was instantly noticeable just driving through my neighborhood (curvy roads).

I wrote this already (on "the other sway bars threads"); can't add to it until I get out and drive some more curves.

The added front sway bar is a noticeable upgrade in steering feel as I corner "spiritedly". I tried it out on three corners that I am intimately familiar with and found the communication through the steering wheel to be far less unsettled or twitchy: which is the onset of oversteer; that is gone. And the front end feels more solidly planted, so, I guess less body roll that I had been accustomed to from the beginning.

 

[peterpan223]

Great!
Eibach it is. Both front and rear!

Thank you all!

 

[Rynil2000]

Great!
Eibach it is. Both front and rear!

Thank you all!

You won't regret it!

I've only had mine (Eibach F&R) on for 3.5 weeks, but I love the improvement in handling.

 

[Snowwhite]

I wrapped my ARKs with teflon tape. no squeaks. but it's only been a month and < 200 miles thanks to the shutdown.

 

[mhal8876]

Guys! what is the best grease to use? i hear mine squeaking now been over a year since i installed it.

 

[ShannonC]

Guys! what is the best grease to use? i hear mine squeaking now been over a year since i installed it.

Silicone based.

 

[CKeeler]

Guys! what is the best grease to use? i hear mine squeaking now been over a year since i installed it.

I used ceramic brake grease when installing mine.

 

[Buzzrush]

Hey everyone! I took the Stinger out yesterday while it was downpouring rain (1st time she's been in rain in 4 months as I usually take the wifes car during bad weather). Woke up this morning and went for a drive and the Eibach sway bars were squeaking badly. I understand that the Eibach bushings have grease nipples so is it just a matter of removing the nipples and squirting some grease in or do I have to remove the bushings, grease them and reinstall? I assume the nipples are there so you don't have to remove the bushings but I'm just double checking. Do both the front and rear bars have the nipples? Any special tools needed to remove them? I have a tube of Honda Shin Etsu grease I've been using for the door seals, will this work or should I buy some waterproof Marine grease? Also, can I put the car on Rhino Ramps to do this or do I need to have it on a lift? I'm gonna work on this tomorrow and I know a lot of these questions would be answered by just putting the car on ramps and looking myself but I'm hoping to save some time and learn from those who have dealt with this already. Any help is appreciated and Thank you!

 

[Rynil2000]

Hey everyone! I took the Stinger out yesterday while it was downpouring rain (1st time she's been in rain in 4 months as I usually take the wifes car during bad weather). Woke up this morning and went for a drive and the Eibach sway bars were squeaking badly. I understand that the Eibach bushings have grease nipples so is it just a matter of removing the nipples and squirting some grease in or do I have to remove the bushings, grease them and reinstall? I assume the nipples are there so you don't have to remove the bushings but I'm just double checking. Do both the front and rear bars have the nipples? Any special tools needed to remove them? I have a tube of Honda Shin Etsu grease I've been using for the door seals, will this work or should I buy some waterproof Marine grease? Also, can I put the car on Rhino Ramps to do this or do I need to have it on a lift? I'm gonna work on this tomorrow and I know a lot of these questions would be answered by just putting the car on ramps and looking myself but I'm hoping to save some time and learn from those who have dealt with this already. Any help is appreciated and Thank you!

Kudos for keeping the car out the rain for so long. Wow.

The bushings have what are called Zerk fittings in the brackets which should allow you to attach a grease gun with the appropriate fitting attachment (something like this) and pump the bushings full of whatever slippery stuff you choose. If I remember correctly, the fittings are on both front and rear bars. I've heard that the fittings can be a bit difficult to get to (esp the back) just because of the location and tight space.

I'm not a mechanic so I'm not sure what grease is best, but waterproof/marine seems popular. Ramps are ok, lifts are better. Having the added space in the wheel wells when the suspension sags is always nice.

 

[ShannonC]

Each bushing has a grease nipple (zerk fitting). You will need a grease gun and silicone based grease (as originally supplied by Eibach) which is stickier than normal grease. The higher the car off the ground the easier to get to the bushings.
Consider the cost of a gun, a lot of grease, your time etc and it could be worth taking it to a shop rather than DIY....probably no more than 30 minutes to complete.

 

[Buzzrush]

Awesome thank you Rynil and Shannon! Now that I'm thinking about it, the tech that installed the bars said he didn't think it would be necessary to grease the bushings. I'm gonna bring it back to him and have him lube em up...better be free of charge. I'll probably watch how he does it and buy the gun and grease anyway so I can do it myself next time. Geeeeez...my short term memory is fading
Thanks again guys! Appreciate it!

 

[ShannonC]

Awesome thank you Rynil and Shannon! Now that I'm thinking about it, the tech that installed the bars said he didn't think it would be necessary to grease the bushings. I'm gonna bring it back to him and have him lube em up...better be free of charge. I'll probably watch how he does it and buy the gun and grease anyway so I can do it myself next time. Geeeeez...my short term memory is fading
Thanks again guys! Appreciate it!

It's part of the installation procedure detailed by Eibach.