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Lubing UCA's?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ETaco23, Feb 14, 2009.

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  1. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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    Yea they have been on for about 10 months.
     
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  2. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM
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    Ok..Grease them until they pop. You should be fine. :)
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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  4. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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  5. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:37 PM
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  6. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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    I wouldnt use them. I have only srayed my uniballs 2 times in about 2 years. And I dont clean them.
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2009 at 9:23 PM
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    I couldn't find silicon grease but I didn't look very hard. I also used Mobile 1 grease (synthetic and red in color). I figured I could still use it on everything else so I went that route rather than having to have two grease guns. I like it cuz it matches the red urethane bushings, not a very technical reason but it is a great product.
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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  9. Jul 3, 2009 at 9:49 PM
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    Use a Dry Teflon Spray lube.
     
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  10. Sep 4, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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    Hi Chris,

    TC recommends teflon based grease for the sleeves and bushings. Why do you prefer Mobil 1? Is it because grease is just grease or it has some advantages?

    I am planning to install the UCA this weekend. Your opinion matters.:)
     
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  11. Sep 4, 2009 at 8:42 PM
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    I have never heard a peep outta my UCA's or any I have installed when I have used Mobil 1 grease. Not sure of the differences between it, and a Teflon based grease, but TC said Mobil 1 would be fine, and it has been so far. My personal reason for useing Mobil 1 grease, is because of its High temperature tollerance. I use it on just about everything that needs to be greased. :)
     
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  12. Sep 4, 2009 at 9:05 PM
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    Mobil 1 specs show -40 F to +302 F. while the teflon based boast of -65 F to +500 F. Teflon based seems to better in this aspect, yet you've been using Mobile 1 for some time now, so I trust that it works fine. I guess I don't need teflon grease. Thanks for your prompt response.
     
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  13. Aug 11, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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  14. Aug 11, 2010 at 1:08 PM
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    Yep! thats the one I use.
     
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  15. Aug 11, 2010 at 1:32 PM
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    I don't mean to thread jack but I have a question.
    My stock UCA bushings are squeaking like crazy. I'm planning on taking the UCA off, cleaning the bushings really well and lubing them before re-installing them.

    Should I use the Dry Teflon lube mentioned, or Mobil1 Synthetic grease?

    Thanks for the responses.
     
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  16. Aug 11, 2010 at 1:45 PM
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    this is the stuff i use on my UCAs, the synthetic spray for the uniballs and the grease for the bushings
     
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    For the bushings, I bought some Prothane brand teflon grease from Jeg's.
    Energy Suspension reccommends teflon grease(milky white & tacky) or marine grease in lieu of.
    Mobil One should work fine; I just have OCD when it comes to these things.:eek:

    For the uniballs, I bought the DuPont teflon spray.
     
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    My UCA squeaked a lot with Mobil 1. I replaced the grease in the bushings and the squeak is gone!;)
     
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