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Uniball maintenance

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Allex95, Oct 7, 2020.

  1. Oct 7, 2020 at 9:57 PM
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    Allex95

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    So I’ve heard many people use tri-flow spray can for uniball maintenance. I have this bicycle lube which says to Have Teflon. Does this work? Or should I get the can
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  2. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:36 PM
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    Curious to hear what everyone else uses :popcorn:
     
  3. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:38 PM
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    Seems like nothing is a bad lube as long as it is a waxy substance not a liquid like wd40
     
  4. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:54 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    That's because WD40 isn't a lubricant.
     
  5. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:59 PM
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    I used that exact lube on my bike chain for years, really liked it. I've been thinking about trying it on my 1911 slide just too see
    how it holds up. I say give it a try, and keep an eye on it.
     
  6. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:21 PM
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    I've used that on my TC uniballs.

    Hasn't exploded yet.

    Guess @Kwikvette and I we'll see in about a week...

    Just clean it with a rag or something, and drip it in there.

    My brother used to lube his bike chain one link at a time with White Lightening (similar dry teflon lube). Took him like 5 minutes to lube his chain, lol
     
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    Lmao I’ve been using it but you should clean the top before you do add some cause of dirt etc
     
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    Personally I prefer wet chain oil for my bike chain, helps the chain last longer for me.

    OP, I dont see why you couldn't try. It should dry and not attract dust to the surface. WD40 also makes a silicon based lubricant
     
  9. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:26 PM
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    Yeah, see my edit...
     
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    Depends on the conditions you ride in. In the wet/rain, you want an oil lube so it doesnt wash off mid ride, but for dry conditions, the oil attracts dirt and a nice crust will form. That's where the dry lubes are far better.
     
  11. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:31 PM
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    Whats your preference for dusty/sandy while still having puddles? That was what I was racing in so I had to choose one over the other. Also wet felt like it was smoother and quieter
     
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    Yeah I'd be curious to see after our trip.

    I couldn't get my Icons with Uniball installed so I'll be running stock arms.
     
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    Yeah, the teflon stuff washes off pretty easy, so in a mix, you end up with the wet lubes. Not ideal, but as with most situations, it's a compromise.
     
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    tell you what though the uniball moves so much better then the balljoint. lot smoother
     
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    Bummer
     
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    You hear that @Kwikvette?

    So much smoother.

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  17. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:41 PM
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    You should help me install my arms then :luvya:
     
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    I got wednesday off, come over early. We'll get'r done!

    Just need an alignment
     
  19. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:43 PM
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    Wednesday is the day I'll get ready to leave lol though it does sound like a plan....fuck....too tempting
     
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    15 min job right:rofl:
     

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