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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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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
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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what kinda noise?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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like somthing rubbing
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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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.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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^ 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
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Did you preload the bushings?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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Default Re: eg sedan -- installed skunk2 lower control arms and they are making noise

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


But, are you sure it's the lca's?
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:59 AM
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No. Not poly. They looked like a hard rubber compound to me.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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Default Re: eg sedan -- installed skunk2 lower control arms and they are making noise

Originally Posted by grumblemarc
No. Not poly. They looked like a hard rubber compound to me.
Skunk2 bushings are indeed poly

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


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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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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.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Skunk2 bushings are indeed poly

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


So they are. I wasn't aware that poly bushings dried out.
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Don't skunk2's run poly bushings? If so, you don't need to preload.
But I did anyway. With the way these are designed I guess you don't need to. Whatever. Time will tell either way.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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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.
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