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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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Finally decided on poly....whats the best prelube to HOPEFULLY minimize squeaking??

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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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I got a tub of the Energy Suspension lube direct from them. Get the tub, the tubes are just too small.

Great stuff. No squeaks in the last six months.
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I got a tub of the Energy Suspension lube direct from them. Get the tub, the tubes are just too small.

Great stuff. No squeaks in the last six months.

Is that the Force 5 (or something like that)?? I was just in the auto parts store and they told me about it, ordered a tub for me. I think it was called "something 5" or "Force something" by Energy Suspensions....

Oh, I see its called Formula 5...the auto parts guys recommended it. They want about $9.50 for a 8oz tub. What did you pay from them direct?

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YES - and its sticky. just take your time
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Paid about $9 plus shipping direct. Also, gets lots of those disposable gloves because it is very sticky.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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I put in enegy suspensions poly all the way through mine. Used the prelube that was included and so far, six months without a squeek and still counting and praying. As the others said, get lots of disposable gloves for this job, you will thank yourself later.
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Almost 10 years and two different Talons, and the same set of ES bushings never squeaked. Coat all metal/poly interface surfaces with that sticky-as-hell grease, don't skimp on it.
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I may be lucky but I have VBP poly bushings throughout and they have never squeaked in 5 years.
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Originally Posted by markdtn
I may be lucky but I have VBP poly bushings throughout and they have never squeaked in 5 years.
That's normal.
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Originally Posted by markdtn
I may be lucky but I have VBP poly bushings throughout and they have never squeaked in 5 years.
Mine are VBP also. Going in next weekend!!!
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