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Post by ianh on Dec 8, 2018 21:22:57 GMT
Just fitted a full set of Flo flex poly bushes. Ok, after further reading, they may not be the best, but bought now. We just covered them in soapy water and pressed them in. The arms are very stiff and squeaky. Should I have used lubricant? We are still in the early stages so easy to pull out and add lubricant if needed.  |
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Post by Horney on Dec 10, 2018 6:46:45 GMT
Try spraying them with silicon spray, that should help.
The powerflex bushes I fitted on the MINI came with a little sachet of grease.
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Post by JamesMk3 on Dec 10, 2018 8:59:09 GMT
As our esteemed leader said, silicone is the way to go. When I've changed bushes, the grease they came supplied with was much more viscous that regular silicone grease, and very sticky. This is the stuff I use for general silicone greasing applications, like window runners, seals etc. The same manufacturer also does red rubber grease in reasonable size tubes too. |
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Post by ianh on Dec 11, 2018 17:53:19 GMT
Thanks for the advice,
Ian
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Post by Zed. on Dec 11, 2018 18:09:26 GMT
easy to fit grease-nipples in the arms to lube the bushes? iirc there's a hole in the middle of the tubes thats suspiciously in the right place??? or is it in the brace?
I've never had good experiences with poly bushings (on rallycars not a '5) personally I prefer rubber bushings although thats my opinion.......
Rich.
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Post by Rickster on Dec 19, 2018 18:52:01 GMT
I’ve got floflex bushes and have had them for years
As said above - silicon spray - I do it 3 or 4 times a year or when I hear a squeak
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le sigh