Reply to "Just Saying Hi... Again..."

Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

Bob asked on 1/22: "Should you use silicone grease rather than a petroleum based product to lube them?"

I'm assuming you're asking about urethane bushings. The Urethane guys (Prothane) recommend a "special" urethane grease that looks and feels like dielectric grease to me. I used it liberally on the inside of mine when I installed them (we're talking front beam, here) and they've been quiet since (10 years?).

http://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com/9.11110

On the rear torsion bar bushings, it seems like everyone except Mango Smoothie and me recommend talcum powder, while he and I use CV joint grease. Whatever you prefer.

2/10/186:58 AM

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