Suspension Grease Suggestions

October 06, 2019, 09:12 PM

Oz_Shadow

quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Yes the control arm bushings are poly and have zerk fittings.
And correct I am trying to stiffen the he suspension up a bit.

Just found this little nugget for poly bushing lubrication.

quote:
Bushing Lubrication
The suspension bushings included with this part can only be lubricated with PTFE grease, also referred to as "Marine Grease". PTFE grease is a very sticky, opaque grease that is water proof and will not degrade the bushing material. If lubed properly at installation, these bushings will not need to be lubricated again. Use of any other grease on these bushings will cause the bushing to fail and any bushing warranty to be voided.

Sounds like they prefer Mercury/Quicksilver 2-4-C

October 07, 2019, 01:18 AM

Plasteek

Red Line CV-2

October 07, 2019, 05:10 AM

Black92LX

quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
quote:
Bushing Lubrication
The suspension bushings included with this part can only be lubricated with PTFE grease ...

OK, now we both know.

And knowing is half the battle!

Super Lube seems to get some solid reviews with lots of mention on poly bushings.

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October 07, 2019, 06:28 AM

MNSIG

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Originally posted by Flashlightboy:
M1 is good stuff for suspension bushings. Sticky and stays put.

My 229 likes it too.

I used to be a big fan of M1, but dang that stuff separates! I've got half a dozen grease guns of the same brand loaded with different products, and the only one that drips and leaks is the one with Mobil 1. It's always sitting in a puddle of red "oil" despite minimal temperature fluctuation in a heated/cooled garage. I assume it does the same thing where I can't see it.

October 07, 2019, 06:56 AM

shiftyvtec

I'm surprised to see all the mobil 1 synthetic recommendations. Everybody seems to be a fan, but I've been disappointed in it for years due to its separation. Oozing all over the place after a reasonably short time in climate controlled shop???

October 07, 2019, 08:54 AM

henryaz

quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Super Lube seems to get some solid reviews with lots of mention on poly bushings.

I've been using Super Lube (NLGI 2) for my gun grease ever since Robert Burke sent along a sample tube when he returned a gun from some action work. It works very well, stays clear and hangs around a long time.