What kind of lube should be used on sway bar bushings?
01-18-2004, 09:56 AM
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Hotchkis is closed right now but the grease I had already with my grease gun....
for the 8 pivot bushings on mt MTB bike <img src="http://www.carbonLORD.com/Audi/KestrelDH.jpg"> is the same grease I can use on the H-Sports I was told. It is a Teflon-Fortified Synthetic formula, which will not thicken in the cold and is completely water resistant. I remember being told to make sure it is NOT water based (obviously).
01-18-2004, 10:04 AM
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I missed the threads but can you tell me the problem?
Or link the threads again. Interesed in the noise you are hearing and when it occurs. How long after install did it happen and why you are so quick to switch back, it must be a persistant bad noise huh?
01-18-2004, 10:14 AM
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Can't find my own original thread! Here's a follow up that was a kinda long thread...
<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/320524.phtml">Thread - BWW.</a></li></ul>
01-18-2004, 10:20 AM
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Bicycle store (which you should have plenty of in CA)
It's Finish Line brand, came with the grease gun (which fits the H-sports fittings as well) for a whopping $18 total. I bought it like 5 years ago (mabey even longer) but that was it. I know it states for bearing use, but my mechanic said it will do the trick on bushings, which again it has worked on my non bearing bushing pivots on my MTB bike for 5 years, (which are similar to the H-Sport mounts by design).
<img src="http://www.lickbike.com/2810.gif"><ul><li><a href="http://www.interactile.com/finder/details/Finish-Line-Teflon-Fortified-Bicycle-Grease-3-5-oz-Tube/5569.html">http://www.interactile.com/finder/details/Finish-Line-Teflon-Fortified-Bicycle-Grease-3-5-oz-Tube/5569.html</a</li></ul>
<img src="http://www.lickbike.com/2810.gif"><ul><li><a href="http://www.interactile.com/finder/details/Finish-Line-Teflon-Fortified-Bicycle-Grease-3-5-oz-Tube/5569.html">http://www.interactile.com/finder/details/Finish-Line-Teflon-Fortified-Bicycle-Grease-3-5-oz-Tube/5569.html</a</li></ul>
01-18-2004, 11:01 AM
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Did you do everything else the other members suggested?
There were a lot of other possible variables/components that might be te culprit as some mentioned. I hate rattles and noises.
Keep us posted an good luck on a quick fix.
Keep us posted an good luck on a quick fix.
01-18-2004, 12:18 PM
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There might even be some of that in my bike goodies box. I just set up a space
to work on the bikes in the basement...it's really nice to have a dedicated spot for a change instead of working on them in the living room!
01-18-2004, 12:43 PM
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I'm not sure how much baby powder will do anyway.
It may help getting it on the bar, but I doubt it will stay there long. It's really easy putting the bushings on with no lube.
01-18-2004, 12:46 PM
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I just looked at your pics of the H-bar install. Painful memories! My knuckle scabs...
... are still hurting. I spent a couple of hours staring at (and man-handling) those parts!