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One grease, to rule them all!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JeffBoyardee, Jun 29, 2019.

  1. Jun 29, 2019 at 9:38 PM
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    JeffBoyardee

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    So, I'll soon have polyurethane leaf spring bushings, "synthetic elastomer" UCA bushings, plus balljoints that need greasing. Is there one grease that's good for all 3 items? Changing grease gun tubes is a PITA.
     
  2. Jun 30, 2019 at 7:34 AM
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    gotoman1969

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    I use Mobile 1 synthetic grease.
     
  3. Jun 30, 2019 at 7:45 AM
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    Blue92

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    Super Lube with PTFE. Use on everything but the balljoints. Use a moly grease for those.

    Moly not on Poly!
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2019 at 7:53 AM
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    REDdawn6

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    I have three different grease guns.
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    Fullboogie

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    You should use real bushing lube on the bushings, not grease. Something from Energy Suspension or another bushing manufacturer. It's very thick and very tacky.
     
  6. Jun 30, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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    JeffBoyardee

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    I have some of the Energy grease, but can it be pumped through a gun? My leaf spring bolts from Dobinsons have zerks.
     
  7. Jun 30, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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