Just replaced the rear sway bar bushings 8 months/3k miles ago which totally eliminated noises which happened only on a rare combination of bump and speed. In fact, there was only one spot where I could consistently create the classic sound. Now the sound is back but happening more often in an entirely different set of road conditions. The sway bar is worn and scored so I gave it a healthy wrap of teflon tape and reinstalled the practically new bushings. All noises gone. Since this 99 Avalon is 18 years old with 137k miles, I am not interested in buying a new sway bar. OTOH, I am not interested in doing a teflon wrap every 6 months. Does anyone have a feel for how long the teflon tape will work? Is there a better, longer lasting way to build-up the worn sway bar? Thanks.
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