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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Default poly grease location??

When I install the poly bushings in my control arms, where does the grease go? On the inside of the bushing where the inner sleeve is? On the outside of the bushing between it and the outer shell? Or both? Thanks!
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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I don't know what the manufacturer recommendations are, but I greased every point of poly to metal contact I could.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Ditto the above...as liberally as you can everywhere the surfaces of the bushings come in contact with the metal sleeves, inside and out.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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here is a link

http://www.polybushings.com/pages/one3.html
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Originally Posted by MelWff

That is confusing, I think that is for trailing arms, but I get the point as to where to lube, thanks.
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I saw a grease recommendation, for poly bushings, that said to use waterproof marine grease.

I picked up a tub at the boat store, and used it. No problems after 4 years. The grease is green in color.
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slather grease everywhere ... EXCEPT female threads in the ends of the CA shaft.
Final step: spritz threads out w/ carb cleaner, DRY, then install clean bolts w/ Loctite.
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