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• Jackson, MS, USA |
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 Posted:2/3/2003 12:54 |
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(2000 V-10 4x4 Limited)
1. What should be the diameter of the factory front swaybar on the above described X?
2. Are the bushings on the factory front swaybars polyurethane? When I took mine off to grease them, I noticed that these ARE poly. I ask, because after only a week of having greased them with Yamaha waterproof grease (dry weather, no rain), they're starting to squeak again. I can't drive it with this noise, because it's driving me crazy.......If this is a factory bar, and if the original bushings are rubber, I'm going to replace them with those
Thanks,
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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 Posted:2/6/2003 19:14 |
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It's been to darn cold for me to go out and measure. SOmeone else asked the same question.
I [i]think[/i] that is it either 27mm or 30mm. I am leaning towards a 30mm bar.
I also believe that the stock bushings are not poly. Are they black? Usually the aftermarket ones come in a different color other than black (at least the ones that I've seen.)
As I understand, Poly is known for it's "squeakiness". But it is more durable.
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00Limited
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• Buhler, KS, USA |
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Posted:2/6/2003 19:44 |
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Well, I get 1 1/2" with a tape (sorry it,s all I got to use at this time) Poly is the way to go if you change them. Also FWIW-the black ones will squeak less. |
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dnp
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• Jackson, MS, USA |
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Posted:2/7/2003 16:08 |
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| Quote: | | Well, I get 1 1/2" with a tape (sorry it,s all I got to use at this time) Poly is the way to go if you change them. Also FWIW-the black ones will squeak less. |
Black is the color of the ones I have, and they DEFINITELY squeak/creak!  Someone posted once to grease them with 3M Silicone Paste.....does anyone feel this would be better than waterproof marine (redundant) grease?
Thanks for the replies so far
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00Limited
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• Buhler, KS, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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Posted:2/7/2003 18:25 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | | Well, I get 1 1/2" with a tape (sorry it,s all I got to use at this time) Poly is the way to go if you change them. Also FWIW-the black ones will squeak less. |
Black is the color of the ones I have, and they DEFINITELY squeak/creak! Someone posted once to grease them with 3M Silicone Paste.....does anyone feel this would be better than waterproof marine (redundant) grease?
Thanks for the replies so far
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Right, the factory ones are black but rubber. I am not sure on the 3m SP? I have had good luck with anti-seize on poly bushings. |
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:2/8/2003 17:07 |
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Hi, The dia. of the front sway bar is 36mm on the 2000 and 2001 4x4 X. the part # from ENERGY SUSPENSION is 4.5180G. It is just the bushings,no horse shoe mount, no end links, they don`t make them. They are $19.95 at AutoZone. Hope this helps. 
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