[Healeys] Neopreme lubricant.

[Alan Seigrist]

Bill -

You should only use neoprene bushings for the upper arm link.

You absolutely should not use neoprene bushings for the lower A arms
(unless they are soft style Noltec bushings) because the front and
rear lower A arm links are offset from each other and thus if you put
a firm bushing in here you will stress your mounts and pins.  Also
because of the stress your bushing lubricant will be forced out very
quickly and your suspension will sqeak.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On 9/16/07, Bill <bn1 at pacbell.net> wrote:
> Listers,
>
> When replacing the rubber front suspension bushings with the neoprene,
> should a lubricant be used, or should they be left dry.  If lubricated,
> what type should be used?   Squeaks?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> Bill Barnett
> Santa Ana, CA
> '53 BN1 #663
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