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Leaf spring bushing grease
« on: Oct 04, 2023, 01:21:01 PM »
Curious what everyone is using...
Thinking of trying this.
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Re: Leaf spring bushing grease
« Reply #1 on: Oct 04, 2023, 06:45:07 PM »
Daystar, Energy Suspension, etc sell bushing grease. Probably not the cheapest option but it is available.

I dont know if it's right but I've used silicone grease like sil-glyde.
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Re: Leaf spring bushing grease
« Reply #2 on: Oct 05, 2023, 05:57:23 AM »
I always just used marine grease
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Re: Leaf spring bushing grease
« Reply #3 on: Oct 05, 2023, 10:54:10 AM »
Daystar, Energy Suspension, etc sell bushing grease. Probably not the cheapest option but it is available.

I dont know if it's right but I've used silicone grease like sil-glyde.

I have a tub of the synthetic bushing grease, but was concerned that it would break down rubber.
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Re: Leaf spring bushing grease
« Reply #4 on: Oct 05, 2023, 10:55:16 AM »
I saw that red n tacky comes in a spray now as well..
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