[amoore131]

Okay here's the problem. I had a wrx 17mm rsb on my 96 L. I put a wrx 20mm on today and now the rear end creaks on turns and bumps (did not ever before).

Details
-The oem 17mm RSB was using oem endlinks and bushings
-The oem 20mm RSB is using oem endlinks and polyurethane (hard) bushings
-Mounts and bolts are stock/oem

I'm 99% sure the creaking is from the bushings, now what can I do to get rid of it?
-Do the bushings need broken in?
-Do the bushings need greased/lubed?
-Do I need to tighten my mounts? (made sure they were tight but will recheck)
-Do I just need to use oem bushings instead?
-Is it just normal with bushings like these?

I'm sure there is a simple explanation for this and a way to fix it.

Thanks
Alex

 

[AWDkid]

The bushings probably are not broke in yet.

 

[amoore131]

The bushings probably are not broke in yet.

Is there a break in period for suspension bushings like that?

 

[AWDkid]

Not sure. I have whiteline ones in my wagon but i bought them used.

 

[mike245]

If it doesn't go away soon add some grease to the bushings.

 

[amoore131]

If it doesn't go away soon add some grease to the bushings.

I don't really know how soon but I guess I can wait a couple days. My initial thought was they might need grease since they are hard bushings but idk. I've never heard of an issue like this before

 

[AWDkid]

How can you hear them over that stromung? Lol

 

[dogletnoir]

Hard poly bushings need lube when installed, and periodically after doesn't hurt either...

 

[Pal208m]

From the look of your picture, it looks like you didn't lube up the bushings. Try that.

 

[bl00]

Loooooob

 

[amoore131]

How can you hear them over that stromung? Lol

Yes. It like echoes through the chassis

Hard poly bushings need lube when installed, and periodically after doesn't hurt either...

From the look of your picture, it looks like you didn't lube up the bushings. Try that.

Loooooob

Thanks guys. I wasn't aware so I'll be doing that tomorrow.