Sway Bar Bushing Lube?
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Sway Bar Bushing Lube?
What do folks use as a lube between rubber and metal. In this case, sway bar bushings. I know anything petroleum based in not good, as that will harm the rubber. I think lube with a PTFE (Teflon) base would work. The aerospace elastomer lubes like 111 or Christo-lube are WAY too expensive.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
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Re: Sway Bar Bushing Lube?
I always use nickel based anti-seize. Its a little messy but lasts along time.
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How would Marine grease work? Very sticky ... might resist being used up, washed away, etc. longer ?
Whatever ... make sure there is no binding. I think Brian added a extra set of washers to ours to make sure it wasn't being clamped down on
Whatever ... make sure there is no binding. I think Brian added a extra set of washers to ours to make sure it wasn't being clamped down on
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White lithium grease.
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http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... =9%2E11104 best stuff there is.
you can get it locally from PAW
you can get it locally from PAW
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I'd like to read the whole compatability list. The web page doesn't say it's rubber compatible and it shown along with urethane bushings.http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... =9%2E11104 best stuff there is.
you can get it locally from PAW
I found some stuff called "Sil-Glyde" sold in NAPA stores. Has all the right characteristics. $7 for a 4 oz tube.
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail ... 0254127595" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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That stuff sucks. Sticky, nasty, and picks up lots of dirt. Starts to feel like glue after a while.Chuck Fowler wrote:http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... =9%2E11104 best stuff there is.
you can get it locally from PAW
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i would say any greasy suspension piece does, but for bushings you don't have easy access to re-lube, the stuff is greatJason Isley BS RX8 wrote:That stuff sucks. Sticky, nasty, and picks up lots of dirt. Starts to feel like glue after a while.Chuck Fowler wrote:http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... =9%2E11104 best stuff there is.
you can get it locally from PAW
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i use graphite moly from harbour freight.
http://www.osgiken.net
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Hey so do I!!Jonathan Lugod wrote:i use graphite moly from harbour freight.
did i do your car or did you do mine?
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I've always used the Red Line Assembly Lube.
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Re: Sway Bar Bushing Lube?
Just to clear up some misunderstandings.Steve Towers wrote:What do folks use as a lube between rubber and metal. In this case, sway bar bushings. I know anything petroleum based in not good, as that will harm the rubber. I think lube with a PTFE (Teflon) base would work. The aerospace elastomer lubes like 111 or Christo-lube are WAY too expensive.
Suggestions?
MCG 111 would be a horrible lubricant in this scenario. Just because it's aerospace, doesn't make it a good lubricant. MCG 111 is for oxygen service, that's it. Aerospace lubricants are mainly designed for low vapor pressures, oxygen service, and contact with oxidizers.
I would use lithium based molybdenum grease as it's designed for high pressure and is high viscosity.
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Re: Sway Bar Bushing Lube?
Yea, you're right about the 111. I had a brain cramp - been a while since I was in an aerospace assembly environment. Might have been thinking about Krytox. Or not thinking at all.
Thanks.
Thanks.