That is currently the case with the hardened bushings in our rear suspension. Having purchased the previously owned polyurethane bits complete with the arms they came in meant not having to play with fire, a job that I am not averse to but really don’t want to hear about the smell of burning rubber from the neighbors. However, it did lead to problems like missing washers, an issue that arose after an evening of pounding one of the lower control arm bushings back into place as it split and slipped over the head of the bolt holding it in place between runs at Irwindale.
Ever since installing the swaybars, there has been a distinct sound emanating from the right rear. At first, it sounded like good old fashion tire rub, but after some additional grease applied to the rear stiffener, it went away if only for a moment. However, with the new rear poly bushings installed the car is quieter than ever on the highway, let’s hope it stays that way. I always heard people say to beware of poly bushings because they squeak, I just wonder what the mice they listen to look like.
