Eibach front sway bars squeal like a pig

[Stinger GT SS]

Has anyone ever successfully greased the rear bar bushings with a grease gun? If so, what gun/fittings?

The grease nipples are “zerk” type from memory, a grease gun with a flexible line should do the job.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Same, maybe usa kits were different.

Could be but, US owners report having grease nipples so that should be a flag to grease the bushes during installatio.

 

[ShannonC]

Same, maybe usa kits were different.

Unlikely as the stock we get here is made in USA.
As others have stated, if correctly installed and well greased there should not be an issue. Had mine on for over two years and re-greased once as part of a scheduled service.

 

[RM7]

The grease nipples are “zerk” type from memory, a grease gun with a flexible line should do the job.

I have doubts even a flexible line is going to work, since there isn’t enough room for a wrench even. I’m asking if anyone has done it.

 

[JSolo]

Need something with a right angle to get in there I think.

https://www.amazon.com/Lumax-LX-1404-Silver-Degree-Coupler/dp/B000MS5T42

Wonder if this would work?

 

[Ric 'Ochet]

Re-bumping this thread. Has anyone recently installed front Eibach sway bars this year, and if so, is your front end squealing like Peppa the Pig too?? I acquired a lightly used set which still wasn't that cheap, but if it's gonna make squealing noises, I'm selling them and saying screw it.

Thx in advance.

2.5 months, about 2000 miles, quiet..front and rear AWD.

 

[JSolo]

Installed eibach sways on my G at 1300miles, sold the car at 37K 8 years later. No noises from either bar. Some have suggested wrapping the bushing portion of the bar with teflon tape. Not sure it will hold up... but hey crazier ideas have been suggested.

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[RM7]

Need something with a right angle to get in there I think.

https://www.amazon.com/Lumax-LX-1404-Silver-Degree-Coupler/dp/B000MS5T42

Wonder if this would work?

It might get up there, but in my experience you have to hold pressure on the zerk to pump grease into it, so I’m not sure how one would be able to do that part.

 

[JSolo]

Isn't the cap of the piece that goes over the nipple adjustable - that is, can be loosen/tightened? It would seem to reason, tighten the cap on it then you have both hands to operate the pump.

It's almost time for the first oil change in a week or so. I'll have the wheels off at the same time so I can grease the hubs at the brake rotors (make it easier to remove when the time comes). Will stick my head in there to see just how challenging the driver side is.

 

[RM7]

Isn't the cap of the piece that goes over the nipple adjustable - that is, can be loosen/tightened? It would seem to reason, tighten the cap on it then you have both hands to operate the pump.

It's almost time for the first oil change in a week or so. I'll have the wheels off at the same time so I can grease the hubs at the brake rotors (make it easier to remove when the time comes). Will stick my head in there to see just how challenging the driver side is.

Yeah, greatly appreciated. I like working on my stuff but this topic seems to bring dead silence in the group. As in no one has done it. If they have grease ports that are non functional, I’m going to be pissed.

 

[JSolo]

What about this? Amazon.com: uxcell M6 6mm Male Thread 90 Degree Angle Grease Nipple Zerk Fitting : Automotive

Challenge then is to make sure it exits to the proper side when tightened.

 

[Snowwhite]

I had a mild squeak at full compression on my front ARK bar. Only when going over speed bumps. I wrapped the bushing area with the yellow gas-line teflon and used some silicone lube that was included with the ARKs. No squeaks since. rear has thinner teflon tape and no lube and it is quiet.

 

[General_Vodka]

I had some noise from the front with my white line sway bar. It was the nut on the end link. Mine does not have a zerk fitting but I put some suspension lube in the bushings and it has silent for over a year.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Yeah, greatly appreciated. I like working on my stuff but this topic seems to bring dead silence in the group. As in no one has done it. If they have grease ports that are non functional, I’m going to be pissed.

This is nice set, surely this would provide you with the right fitting.
FYI, fit the flexible line to the nipple first then lock on the fitting, then attached flex line to you grease gun.

NEW Grease Gun Lubrication Aid Kit | Zerk Fittings Lube Attachments Needle Flex Hose,Jikkolumlukka - - Amazon.com

NEW Grease Gun Lubrication Aid Kit | Zerk Fittings Lube Attachments Needle Flex Hose,Jikkolumlukka - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com