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Sway bar bushing lube, glycerine paste substitute |
bbrock |
Mar 12 2019, 03:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Trying to figure out what to use to lubricate rubber sway bar bushing. The factory manual says to use "glycerine paste" but that appears to be an extinct dinosaur. I'm assuming Red Rubber Grease would be the modern choice but I would have to order it. Then my FLAPS has several brake part greases that are "safe for rubber." I already have a bottle of Permatex Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant (pic below) for reassembling my calipers. Should be rubber safe but not sure it is right for the job. I'm just a bit confused by all the choices. Suggestions? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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rhodyguy |
Mar 12 2019, 04:13 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I wonder if glycerin SULFATE paste would substitute?
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preach |
Mar 12 2019, 04:32 PM
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Ridge Runner Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 27-March 10 From: Live Free or Die Member No.: 11,513 Region Association: North East States |
I work on stuff, we use various things to lube up parts. One we use is "Surgical" Gel...basically KY Jelly.
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bbrock |
Mar 12 2019, 06:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks guys. Where would one find glycerine sulfate paste? Google isn't being my friend.
The problem I see with surgical gel is that it is water based so I think it would dry up and/or wash out. I think the idea is to provide a little permanent lubricant to allow the bar to move a little inside the bushing. |
rstover |
Mar 12 2019, 09:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 15-November 11 From: Kerrville, TX Member No.: 13,785 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thanks guys. Where would one find glycerine sulfate paste? Google isn't being my friend. The problem I see with surgical gel is that it is water based so I think it would dry up and/or wash out. I think the idea is to provide a little permanent lubricant to allow the bar to move a little inside the bushing. Maybe research Red Rubber Grease. Old school |
lierofox |
Mar 12 2019, 09:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Paso Robles, CA Member No.: 18,880 Region Association: Southern California |
My go-to for lubricating rubber parts has always been 3M silicone paste.
This may have actually been the brake parts lubricant the FLAPS was referring to since I also use it for single piston caliper slide pins. |
bbrock |
Mar 12 2019, 10:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Maybe research Red Rubber Grease. Old school Yep, Red Rubber Grease would work perfectly. Only problem is that I would have to order it. I'm mainly wondering if any of the several products by CRC, Permatex, 3M and others labeled for brake pistons, seals, and pins that are found at the local FLAPS are an equivalent substitute for good old Red Rubber Grease. My go-to for lubricating rubber parts has always been 3M silicone paste. This may have actually been the brake parts lubricant the FLAPS was referring to since I also use it for single piston caliper slide pins. Hmmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Perfect! I have a tube of Permatex Tune-up/Dielectric Grease which is similar and the TDS says it is an excellent lubricant on rubber, plastic, and ceramic parts. I think we have a winner and it was in my tool chest all along. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
Chi-town |
Mar 12 2019, 11:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
Almost any non petroleum based grease will work.
You have to be careful with auto parts store silicone greases because most of them have petroleum based additives that can cause rubber to swell and degrade. Honda sells a pure silicone grease if you have trouble finding one |
rhodyguy |
Mar 13 2019, 01:27 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
White lithium grease?
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preach |
Mar 13 2019, 01:32 PM
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Ridge Runner Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 27-March 10 From: Live Free or Die Member No.: 11,513 Region Association: North East States |
The problem I see with surgical gel is that it is water based so I think it would dry up and/or wash out. I think the idea is to provide a little permanent lubricant to allow the bar to move a little inside the bushing. Ah, I thought you just wanted to lube for install. |
rhodyguy |
Mar 13 2019, 01:37 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Pretty harsh environment for a water soluble product like plain glycerin.
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bbrock |
Mar 13 2019, 01:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The problem I see with surgical gel is that it is water based so I think it would dry up and/or wash out. I think the idea is to provide a little permanent lubricant to allow the bar to move a little inside the bushing. Ah, I thought you just wanted to lube for install. I thought that was probably the case.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I have a big bottle of glycerine for making rubber slippery for install. I wound up using the dielectric grease I have on hand. It is pure silicone grease and shouldn't wash off. I've seen people on other forums argue that you shouldn't lube these bushings but the factory said to lube them, so I'm going with what the factory says. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
76-914 |
Mar 13 2019, 02:33 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,453 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm beginning to think you might store your tools in alphabetical order. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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bbrock |
Mar 13 2019, 02:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm beginning to think you might store your tools in alphabetical order. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) You'd actually be amazed at what a disorganized train wreck I am. OCD and disorganized - not a great combination (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
KELTY360 |
Mar 13 2019, 07:52 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,024 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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bbrock |
Mar 14 2019, 11:09 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I have a big bottle of glycerine for making rubber slippery for install. uhhh......shouldn't this be in the Sandbox? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) and that was AFTER I edited it to make it more PG13. |
johnhora |
Mar 14 2019, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Try this....
Napa 7651346 Sil Glyde I've used it for lots of applications including on rubber parts...no problems |
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