Lubricate Suspension Bushings? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gator2511 · 12-28-2006, 10:58 PM

When You change the leaf spring shackles and bushings in the spring eyes do you guys use any lubricant on the bushings?

68C15 · 12-28-2006, 11:46 PM

silicone dielectric grease. this is only to ease assembly. if they are polyeurathane bushings you can expect squeeks later. (this is why I dont care for them)

gator2511 · 12-28-2006, 11:52 PM

Thanks.

12-28-2006, 10:58 PM	#1
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Lubricate Suspension Bushings? When You change the leaf spring shackles and bushings in the spring eyes do you guys use any lubricant on the bushings?

12-28-2006, 11:46 PM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Lubricate Suspension Bushings? silicone dielectric grease. this is only to ease assembly. if they are polyeurathane bushings you can expect squeeks later. (this is why I dont care for them)

12-28-2006, 11:52 PM	#3
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: Lubricate Suspension Bushings? Thanks.

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