I need some insight on a motor swap

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I have done it once. My friend and I have been planning to tap the collar and install a grease zerk and drilling a hole in the bushing for grease path and then also channel the inside of the bushing for grease disbursement.

That will likely have to wait a while. Working on finishing the major work we are doing on the 2010 FJ Cruiser, documented in my "Garage" thread. Also, just sold an engine and transmission replacement on my neighbors 2006 F150. Ordered the engine, transmission and transmission cooler and I also ordered a huge 2 page list of parts from RA. You can see the list in the Garage section thread I have.
 

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I have done it once. My friend and I have been planning to tap the collar and install a grease zerk and drilling a hole in the bushing for grease path and then also channel the inside of the bushing for grease disbursement.
So,..... the factory sway bar I have with 172,000 miles makes no sounds.... ( that I know of ) You'd think there is a better lube for the bushing that lasts. ( Silicone? Lithium grease? ) Maybe Hellwig has a solution?
 

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So,..... the factory sway bar I have with 172,000 miles makes no sounds.... ( that I know of ) You'd think there is a better lube for the bushing that lasts. ( Silicone? Lithium grease? ) Maybe Hellwig has a solution?
hellwig sends them with a small packet of I think silicone grease, mine have always made noise every so often even with oem might have something to do with evironmental conditions or my driving.
 

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