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OME leaf pack bushing or OEM bushing

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by mdne04, Mar 19, 2015.

  1. Mar 19, 2015 at 7:57 AM
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    mdne04

    mdne04 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    OME 3" kit (885's), LR-UCA's, Dakars, Ext. rear brake lines
    Okay so last night on the TW facebook page there was mention that the OME leaf pack bushings like to squeak. Most have mentioned that a hearty amount of grease prior to installation helps. There was also mention that using OEM bushing prevents the squeaking as well. Does anyone have any insight into this? Truck is my DD, so I would really prefer not to constantly
    hear squeaking.
     
  2. Mar 19, 2015 at 8:47 AM
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    68vert

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    Polyurethane will squeak. I have polys in UCA's and Dakar leafs. They squeak when flexed but only hear it at low speeds. More annoying to my wife than me.
     
  3. Mar 19, 2015 at 10:39 AM
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    Thanks for the insight. Do they need to be greased?
     
  4. Mar 19, 2015 at 12:39 PM
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    Taco Mark86

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    I have Wheelers Poly bushings in my Dakar pack, only been on there for a month or two but no squeaking so far. They will come with grease
     
  5. Mar 19, 2015 at 1:20 PM
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    mdne04

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    OME 3" kit (885's), LR-UCA's, Dakars, Ext. rear brake lines
    The set I bought did not come with grease (not from wheeler's). I've been doing some searching and the majority of people prefer silicone and lithium based lubes. Is one
    better than the other? Truck will see sand, water, and mud if its worth mentioning.
     
  6. Mar 19, 2015 at 1:22 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Superlube
     
  7. Mar 19, 2015 at 1:22 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Not all vendors ship bushings with the Dakar pack
     
  8. Mar 19, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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    mdne04

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    My packs came with one set installed, but I figured I'd get another set for the other side instead of re-using the stock bushings. Would you recommend a generous portion of Superlube or just enough to coat?
     
  9. Mar 19, 2015 at 1:39 PM
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    mdne04

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    OME 3" kit (885's), LR-UCA's, Dakars, Ext. rear brake lines
    I just checked the website, should I choose the multi-purpose or the silicone based? Thanks for the help.
     
  10. Mar 19, 2015 at 2:02 PM
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    OZ-T

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  11. Mar 19, 2015 at 2:04 PM
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    mdne04

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    Perfect, thanks.
     

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