[Shop-talk] Neopreme lubricant.

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Sat Sep 15 17:19:46 MDT 2007


> When replacing the rubber front suspension bushings with the 
> neoprene, 

Neoprene or polyurethane ?

> should a lubricant be used, or should they be left dry. 

Neoprene I believe should be left dry and the joint tightened with the
suspension in it's normal 'loaded' position.  The idea being that the rubber
deflects as the suspension moves, rather than sliding.

Poly is just the opposite, and is a popular replacement, which is why I
asked poly or neo.

Randall


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