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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 06:59 AM
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What grease for poly bushing in BMR LCAs?
So what is the best kind of grease to use with the polyurethane bushings that come in the BMR LCAs, and where is the best place to get it?
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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Use any marine grade grease- any autoparts store will have it and also wal-mart and places like that.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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BMR and Spohn sell silicone grease for poly bushings. That's what I use. You should not use petroleum based grease on poly.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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I've been using Mobil-1 synthetic grease on my poly bushings on the swaybars and LCAs. It seems to be working great, as there is no noise, and when I check, it's still "on there."
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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Not trying to hijack the thread, but why is petroleum-based grease bad for poly? I have heard to use marine grease. However, I'm using just regular old automotive grease and it seems to be working fine.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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Originally posted by BlakeW5
Not trying to hijack the thread, but why is petroleum-based grease bad for poly? I have heard to use marine grease. However, I'm using just regular old automotive grease and it seems to be working fine.
I think because they're both petroleum based. The grease can deteriorate the polyurethane. Not sure though. I know silicone is good for lubricating rubber, and all my poly mounts came with silicone lube.
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