Poly bushings

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  1. 1moregear

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    About to put the rear suspension back in going with poly bushings. The grease that came with the bushings looks like vasoline. I was thinking about antiseize or synthetic grease. Any comments - dont want the damn thing to squeek!I am trying to do this one time and be done.
     
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    You got poly shackle bushings?
     
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    Well yeah. Got them from espo springs.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Petrolium jelly wont take heat well.Parking lots...driveways etc...get hot in summer time.not to mention the friction/heat/weight applied to the bushings...use the goop that comes with them.
     
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    Dont use anti-seize it will dry up. Its not a good lubricant. Just good as anti-seize.
    I agree. Use what came with them. I'm sure its not petroleum jelly. Likely a high pressure grease.
     
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