Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 - New D bushes for knock - now squeaks!

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Tue 4 Feb 2020 18:14
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 - New D bushes for knock - now squeaks! - mss1tw

Evening all,

Had a small knock from the suspension going over bumps, garage couldn't see much wrong which was nice, but replaced the D bushes as they were slightly worn. All fine on the drive home, no knocks, no noise, well pleased.

The next day I go over a speedbump and it's now squeaking!

Any ideas? I don't want to be 'that' customer...

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Tue 4 Feb 2020 19:52
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 - New D bushes for knock - now squeaks! - focussed

Silicone oil spray lube on all the rubber bushes - or earplugs, or turn the radio up.

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Tue 4 Feb 2020 20:05
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 - New D bushes for knock - now squeaks! - Metropolis.
Ask her to take the bus?

Sorry... it might be that they used Urethane bushes rather than the OEM rubber versions, which do last longer but are more prone to squeaking if you don’t use silicon grease on installation.

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Tue 4 Feb 2020 20:17
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 - New D bushes for knock - now squeaks! - mss1tw

Thanks chaps, nothing too drastic then. I'll get hold of some suitable silicone spray in due course.

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Wed 5 Feb 2020 11:08
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009 - New D bushes for knock - now squeaks! - edlithgow

Squeak is better.

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