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I just bought a set of these bushings to replace the worn-out ones in my front stabilizer bar. The set did not include any grease or lubricant. The manufacturer doesn't state the construction material, but they smell like tires/rubber.
Do they need to be lubricated before installation? If so, what type of lubricant should I use?
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I just bought a set of these bushings to replace the worn-out ones in my front stabilizer bar. The set did not include any grease or lubricant. The manufacturer doesn't state the construction material, but they smell like tires/rubber.
Do they need to be lubricated before installation? If so, what type of lubricant should I use?
suspension lubrication bushing rubber
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I just bought a set of these bushings to replace the worn-out ones in my front stabilizer bar. The set did not include any grease or lubricant. The manufacturer doesn't state the construction material, but they smell like tires/rubber.
Do they need to be lubricated before installation? If so, what type of lubricant should I use?
suspension lubrication bushing rubber
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I just bought a set of these bushings to replace the worn-out ones in my front stabilizer bar. The set did not include any grease or lubricant. The manufacturer doesn't state the construction material, but they smell like tires/rubber.
Do they need to be lubricated before installation? If so, what type of lubricant should I use?
suspension lubrication bushing rubber
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In the seldom cases I saw them the manual advised to use soapy water to install them. Normally grease is included on items that need it. Make sure to torque down the bushings carrier as the stabilizer bar is in the "work" position, when the wheels touch the ground
answered 10 hours ago
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Might want to also mention that using petroleum-based lubricants on rubber bushings will likely reduce their lifespan.
– barbecue
10 hours ago
Even if it lubricant doesn't harm the rubber, it will squeeze out of the "joint" and collect dirt, which will tend to corrode the metal. When they are clamped tight the only thing that moves is the rubber itself flexing, so there is nothing to lubricate.
– alephzero
10 hours ago
@Martin: can you clarify what you mean by work position? I was just going to replace one at a time so it would remain "attached" to the frame while replacing each bushing.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
9 hours ago
@Martin: thanks, when I got under the car, it became clear what you were referring to with "work" position.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
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In the seldom cases I saw them the manual advised to use soapy water to install them. Normally grease is included on items that need it. Make sure to torque down the bushings carrier as the stabilizer bar is in the "work" position, when the wheels touch the ground
answered 10 hours ago
MartinMartin
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Might want to also mention that using petroleum-based lubricants on rubber bushings will likely reduce their lifespan.
– barbecue
10 hours ago
Even if it lubricant doesn't harm the rubber, it will squeeze out of the "joint" and collect dirt, which will tend to corrode the metal. When they are clamped tight the only thing that moves is the rubber itself flexing, so there is nothing to lubricate.
– alephzero
10 hours ago
@Martin: can you clarify what you mean by work position? I was just going to replace one at a time so it would remain "attached" to the frame while replacing each bushing.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
9 hours ago
@Martin: thanks, when I got under the car, it became clear what you were referring to with "work" position.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
3 hours ago
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In the seldom cases I saw them the manual advised to use soapy water to install them. Normally grease is included on items that need it. Make sure to torque down the bushings carrier as the stabilizer bar is in the "work" position, when the wheels touch the ground
answered 10 hours ago
MartinMartin
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Might want to also mention that using petroleum-based lubricants on rubber bushings will likely reduce their lifespan.
– barbecue
10 hours ago
Even if it lubricant doesn't harm the rubber, it will squeeze out of the "joint" and collect dirt, which will tend to corrode the metal. When they are clamped tight the only thing that moves is the rubber itself flexing, so there is nothing to lubricate.
– alephzero
10 hours ago
@Martin: can you clarify what you mean by work position? I was just going to replace one at a time so it would remain "attached" to the frame while replacing each bushing.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
9 hours ago
@Martin: thanks, when I got under the car, it became clear what you were referring to with "work" position.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
3 hours ago
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In the seldom cases I saw them the manual advised to use soapy water to install them. Normally grease is included on items that need it. Make sure to torque down the bushings carrier as the stabilizer bar is in the "work" position, when the wheels touch the ground
answered 10 hours ago
MartinMartin
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In the seldom cases I saw them the manual advised to use soapy water to install them. Normally grease is included on items that need it. Make sure to torque down the bushings carrier as the stabilizer bar is in the "work" position, when the wheels touch the ground
answered 10 hours ago
MartinMartin
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answered 10 hours ago
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answered 10 hours ago
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answered 10 hours ago
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Might want to also mention that using petroleum-based lubricants on rubber bushings will likely reduce their lifespan.
– barbecue
10 hours ago
Even if it lubricant doesn't harm the rubber, it will squeeze out of the "joint" and collect dirt, which will tend to corrode the metal. When they are clamped tight the only thing that moves is the rubber itself flexing, so there is nothing to lubricate.
– alephzero
10 hours ago
@Martin: can you clarify what you mean by work position? I was just going to replace one at a time so it would remain "attached" to the frame while replacing each bushing.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
9 hours ago
@Martin: thanks, when I got under the car, it became clear what you were referring to with "work" position.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
3 hours ago
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Might want to also mention that using petroleum-based lubricants on rubber bushings will likely reduce their lifespan.
– barbecue
10 hours ago
Even if it lubricant doesn't harm the rubber, it will squeeze out of the "joint" and collect dirt, which will tend to corrode the metal. When they are clamped tight the only thing that moves is the rubber itself flexing, so there is nothing to lubricate.
– alephzero
10 hours ago
@Martin: can you clarify what you mean by work position? I was just going to replace one at a time so it would remain "attached" to the frame while replacing each bushing.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
9 hours ago
@Martin: thanks, when I got under the car, it became clear what you were referring to with "work" position.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
3 hours ago
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Might want to also mention that using petroleum-based lubricants on rubber bushings will likely reduce their lifespan.
– barbecue
10 hours ago
Might want to also mention that using petroleum-based lubricants on rubber bushings will likely reduce their lifespan.
– barbecue
10 hours ago
Even if it lubricant doesn't harm the rubber, it will squeeze out of the "joint" and collect dirt, which will tend to corrode the metal. When they are clamped tight the only thing that moves is the rubber itself flexing, so there is nothing to lubricate.
– alephzero
10 hours ago
Even if it lubricant doesn't harm the rubber, it will squeeze out of the "joint" and collect dirt, which will tend to corrode the metal. When they are clamped tight the only thing that moves is the rubber itself flexing, so there is nothing to lubricate.
– alephzero
10 hours ago
@Martin: can you clarify what you mean by work position? I was just going to replace one at a time so it would remain "attached" to the frame while replacing each bushing.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
9 hours ago
@Martin: can you clarify what you mean by work position? I was just going to replace one at a time so it would remain "attached" to the frame while replacing each bushing.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
9 hours ago
@Martin: thanks, when I got under the car, it became clear what you were referring to with "work" position.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
3 hours ago
@Martin: thanks, when I got under the car, it became clear what you were referring to with "work" position.
– Recovering Nerdaholic
3 hours ago
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