Nick's SI

Im kinda new to this . i just put some skunk2 lower controle arms on my brothers sedan and the are making a noise . just wondering if thats normal
thanks for the help

mmcd

what kinda noise?

Nick's SI

like somthing rubbing

grumblemarc

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Guess you need to get under the car and find out exactly what is rubbing. It's NOT normal. I have them on my coupe.

mmcd

^ lol I agree. Did you put them on the proper? As in did you tightin the bolts why it was on the ground or up in the air? there isnt much you can mess up with LCAS

grumblemarc

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Did you preload the bushings?

98civdx

Don't skunk2's run poly bushings? If so, you don't need to preload.


But, are you sure it's the lca's?

grumblemarc

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No. Not poly. They looked like a hard rubber compound to me.

black_eg92

Skunk2 bushings are indeed poly

Low-deflection, polyurethane bushings act as bearings for quicker response and a more positive feel...

black_eg92

I have been through 2 sets of skunk2 control arms.. Make sure you lube them before installing even though they dont tell you to. The bushings dry out after a few years of abuse.

grumblemarc

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So they are. I wasn't aware that poly bushings dried out.
But I did anyway. With the way these are designed I guess you don't need to. Whatever. Time will tell either way.

98civdx

I was thinking they were. Poly bushings, don't really last that long. Unless you take good care of them.
I've seen poly bushings crumble after ~2 years use, but I have also seen them last 3-4+ easy when cared for.

A pro, I think, that you don't have to clock them.

I would definetly clean/lube the bushings, I don't care what Junk2 says.