LCA grease? worth it?
08-24-2009, 03:44 PM
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LCA grease? worth it? probably a common sense question that i should already kno the answer to...
i'm going to be buying the lower controlling arms and relocation brackets soon and was wondering whether or not i would need the grease that many sites give an option for? do they not come greased?
the site i'm using gives the options for Poly grease and Rod End grease at an extra 29$ for both, is it worth it? or is there a better solution elsewhere for the grease?
as stated in my sig, my car is completely stock at the moment. I want to start into the suspension and chassis before working my way into the horsepower and/or transmission sides of things....
i'm going to be buying the lower controlling arms and relocation brackets soon and was wondering whether or not i would need the grease that many sites give an option for? do they not come greased?
the site i'm using gives the options for Poly grease and Rod End grease at an extra 29$ for both, is it worth it? or is there a better solution elsewhere for the grease?
as stated in my sig, my car is completely stock at the moment. I want to start into the suspension and chassis before working my way into the horsepower and/or transmission sides of things....
08-24-2009, 03:53 PM
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probably a common sense question that i should already kno the answer to...
i'm going to be buying the lower controlling arms and relocation brackets soon and was wondering whether or not i would need the grease that many sites give an option for? do they not come greased?
the site i'm using gives the options for Poly grease and Rod End grease at an extra 29$ for both, is it worth it? or is there a better solution elsewhere for the grease?
as stated in my sig, my car is completely stock at the moment. I want to start into the suspension and chassis before working my way into the horsepower and/or transmission sides of things....
i'm going to be buying the lower controlling arms and relocation brackets soon and was wondering whether or not i would need the grease that many sites give an option for? do they not come greased?
the site i'm using gives the options for Poly grease and Rod End grease at an extra 29$ for both, is it worth it? or is there a better solution elsewhere for the grease?
as stated in my sig, my car is completely stock at the moment. I want to start into the suspension and chassis before working my way into the horsepower and/or transmission sides of things....
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08-24-2009, 07:11 PM
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I just picked up some grease at a local auto parts store. I think it was mobil 1 synthetic? You do need grease though, or your bushing will get torn up in a hurry. As for rod end lubricant, ive been thinkin about ordering some of that, i dont know a local place to get it.
08-24-2009, 07:21 PM
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UMI sends you some grease packets, you can also use mystic brand grease. Make sure the grease is not petroleum based because it will eat the bushing up.
08-25-2009, 06:40 AM
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Hello,
The grease we sell is a very high quality good grease but it is expensive. If you go to your local auto parts store I am sure you can find a similar item for a little less expensive. We recommend to grease the control arms every time you change your oil with just 1-2 pumps of grease. The rod end lube we sell is a graphite spray that dries on the rod end, it protects it from rusting.
If I can help anymore please ask. Thank you!
Ryan
The grease we sell is a very high quality good grease but it is expensive. If you go to your local auto parts store I am sure you can find a similar item for a little less expensive. We recommend to grease the control arms every time you change your oil with just 1-2 pumps of grease. The rod end lube we sell is a graphite spray that dries on the rod end, it protects it from rusting.
If I can help anymore please ask. Thank you!
Ryan
08-25-2009, 07:57 AM
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I used a product called Green Grease. I work in the marine industry, and it's one of the best. The stuff is 100% synthetic, and completely water-proof, so it will not wash out. Best off all, a full tube is less than $10.
I found it locally at a car parts store (Pep Boys, etc.)
I found it locally at a car parts store (Pep Boys, etc.)
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09-25-2009, 07:16 AM
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We recommend going with a Synthetic based lube. I am sure you can find it at a hardware or auto parts store....or if not see if either one can order it for you.
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09-25-2009, 11:02 AM
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any particular brand? i couldnt find much by searching....
EDIT: so far, Dri-Slide is what i've come up with will that work alright?
EDIT: so far, Dri-Slide is what i've come up with will that work alright?
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09-28-2009, 08:11 AM
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^^^ just got a eamil from curry on friday. should have 100 sometime this week.
again. extremly sorry about the delay. we went through them so quick. last track of how many we sold.
again. extremly sorry about the delay. we went through them so quick. last track of how many we sold.
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The main thing concerning the grease to use on a Poly bushing is that it is a marine type grease, which will not wash out as easily. All greases and oils of whatever type or manufacture, synthetic or conventional, are made from petroleum. The synthetics start with group II or higher base stocks and are engineered for a certain use, and in particular, for their high flow charateristics in subzero temperatures.
The synthetic oils where developed at the dawn of the jet age in the 50s. Jet engines have turbines that must operate at extremely high rpms at temperatures ranging upto 40 below zero. They are also known for their slipperiness due to the additive packs. I am not trying to down play the use of good quality anything, but conventional type marine grease works fine. You do not need silicon based grease.
I am sure this may set off a fire storm of critics, but your poly bushings will work well with conventional marine type grease. Besides Neoprene, a polyurethane compound, is routinely used for wheel bearing, transmission seals etc., to seal conventional oils and greases.
Also, if you follow UMI's advise and grease the car at every oil change, you'll be fine, and don't lose any sleep over it. Hope this helps. Red.
The synthetic oils where developed at the dawn of the jet age in the 50s. Jet engines have turbines that must operate at extremely high rpms at temperatures ranging upto 40 below zero. They are also known for their slipperiness due to the additive packs. I am not trying to down play the use of good quality anything, but conventional type marine grease works fine. You do not need silicon based grease.
I am sure this may set off a fire storm of critics, but your poly bushings will work well with conventional marine type grease. Besides Neoprene, a polyurethane compound, is routinely used for wheel bearing, transmission seals etc., to seal conventional oils and greases.
Also, if you follow UMI's advise and grease the car at every oil change, you'll be fine, and don't lose any sleep over it. Hope this helps. Red.
