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Old 05-26-2021, 03:25 PM   #5
dsraven
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Re: grease for those squeaky polyurethane bushings

I have installed energy suspension control arm bushings and other parts in a few more modern cars and trucks. I usually try to install a grease zerk and ensure there is a hole drilled to line up with that and/or a groove cut the circumference of the outside of the bushing so grease from the zerk can make it around to the hole that leads to the wear surface. I always suggest to grease the bushings at every oil change. so at least once every ten years for some guys, haha. I find the grease that comes with the bushing set is super sticky but aftermarket grease gun stuff is generally not so sticky. I suggest to grease more often in that case until the guy gets a read on how often is required. for those horeshoe shaped stabilizer bar bushings I usually try to clean the shaft really well first and lightly paint it or at least prime it, then wrap it in wide plumbing teflon tape tightly before greasing and installing. I haven't had any complaints so it must work I guess.
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