Putting on sway bar bushings

[JJHstang]

I got my 3/4" sway bar bushings. They are blue Moog thermoplastic. I have read that I should be able to replace without removing the sway bar.
I have not tried to install yet, they seem to stiff to slip on. Appreciate any advice and best way to get them on.

 

[wicked93gs]

Grease is your friend when it comes to bushings. In fact, if you want to prevent squeaking with polyurethane bushings, they need to be greased anyway. I am not sure how thermoplastic compares to polyurethane, but I bet it will be similar. The less bind in suspension components the better. You will experience increased NVH if you install thermoplastic bushings though.

 

[7991LXnSHO]

Last time I bought the Moog bushings, the blue ones were polyurethane.
If you grease them, use a synthetic, silicone grease.

Polyurethane Bushing & Chassis Grease - 14 oz Tube

Super Lube Grease | Polyurethane Bushing Grease | Chassis Grease | Super Lube Grease for Polyurethane Bushings, Suspension and Chassis Lubrication

www.spohn.net

 

[JJHstang]

I worried for nothing. I had to cut the old one off. It was black rubber, very soft.
The 3/4” Blue Moog spread and slipped on pretty easy.
From what I have read these blue Moog bushings are made out of Thermoplastic and do not need any lubtrcation.

Thanks everyone for the advice.

 

[7991LXnSHO]

It’s been a while since I purchased any. The end links have outlasted any of the rubber ones with the Addco sway bars.
Please keep us updated on squeaks with the plastic. I went with PST polygraphite last time to avoid squeaks when it is cool to cold. Plastic should make the bar act faster.

 

[JJHstang]

Will do.
I still have to replace the end links Duralast Sway bar end links and shocks.
They are rubber so I will grease them slightly.