Shackle Bushing Question

[cwestra]

I am getting ready to install my leaf springs and noticed that when I install the shaclke bushings into the frame and shackle they squeak when I swing the shackle.  I am concerned that this will translate into squeaking noise in the car when the springs are flexing while driving.  Should I be concerned here?  Do these need to be lubricated?

[hemiken]

What are your bushes made from ? it is good practice to use rubber grease anyway if you are concerned.  If they are the polymer style bush, they will need a special grease but eventually will squeek anyway.

[MEK-Dangerfield]

This is why I stuck with rubber bushings.     The first set made it about 35 years, I'll take my chances on the second set.   


  Mike

[Aussie Challenger]

  Always assemble rubber bushes with plenty of rubber grease in the eye holes & shackle pins. If useing poly/non rubber bushes I assemble with graphite grease, it makes a bit of a mess but can be cleaned up when finished, better than squeaks. 
  I don't tighten the bushes up totally untill I have set the vehicle on the ground and bounced the car several times, this makes sure that the bushes don't bind up and not squeak.   
  If you have a 4 post hoist then you can bounce the car on the hoist before tightening.