YES! I put urethanes in my TR6 10 or 12 years ago. The place I got them from
(probably TRF) recommended a "copper based lubricant". I couldn't find any
so I lubed 'em with moly grease and stuck 'em in.
They were good for about a month. Then the squeaking started. After about 6
months I put rubber ones back in.
Then, 4 or 5 years ago, I discovered a copper antiseize at NAPA. I had really
liked the feel of the poly bushings, so I bought another set and put them in
with the copper antisieze. Haven't had a squeak since.
I see that many of them are now shipping with a silicon lube. No experience
with that, but you definitely want to lube them with something appropiate.
- GeneG
http://www.garrison-grafixx.com/tr6
On Wednesday 15 February 2006 9:47 am, lindquistse@charter.net wrote:
> I am replacing my front suspension bushes on my TR250 with a Urethane set
> from TRF. I am about to reinstall the new bushes. Should these be
> lubricated, and if so, with what? I've seen various opinions here, and
> nows the time to decide!
>
> Thanx,
> Steve
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