WAS: Suspension Questiion, NOW: Poly vs. Rubber.

[ydrogs at gmail.com (Gordy Stedman)]

The Prothane control arm set I bought at my local import auto store
came with a tube of lube in the package but they also sold seperate
tubes of it for $1 or so.  That stuff is actually really sticky and a
pain in the ass to apply.  Have a lot of paper towels on hand.

On 7/28/05, GREG DUNN <greggearhead@adelphia.net> wrote:
> I've had the poly/graphite type for years.  Vibration hasn't been an
> issue, but rain/heat seems to eventually drive whatever lube you use
> out of them and creaking can get noticeable at slow speeds over bumps.
> Rear mounts on A-arms have been most susceptible to this on my car.
> I'm only guessing the others retain the lube a bit better.
> 
> Somebody, somewhere once recommended a particular grease, but I can't
> remember either.
> __________________________________
> 
> 
> I have used anti-sieze, wheel grease, the little packets that come with
> bushings, etc etc etc.
> 
> The best seems to be a green, waterproof wheel bearing grease.  I think it
> is synthetic.  It works well and lasts as long as anything can.
> 
> gd
> 
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