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| Cvrguy |
 Mar 8 2026, 02:36 PM
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The essential question is how the bushings function. Do they regulate suspension movement in shear or are they solely serving a cushioning function? If it is the latter, a high quality non-petroleum based grease should function well while also serving a corrosion resistant role as well. Thoughts?
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| Ninja |
Mar 10 2026, 02:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 25-September 25 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 29,004 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The fastest of all of the lubricants I've used is the diesel.
I use that on BMW front A arm rear mount which is cylindrical and is pressed on to a 3/4" shaft. You have to slam the critters on, lock the body mount bolts, then drop the car and load the front suspension (couple of fat guys in the car does this fine). You've got 3-5 minutes to do all of this. I think the glycerin would take the longest of all (but I haven't tried it myself!). The spring rates are not altered that much. It is IMPORTANT to have the bushings not "twisted" at normal ride height if you want the bushings to have the longest life. |
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