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Suspension HELP! Rear Control Arm install...

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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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HELP! Rear Control Arm install...

Today I'll be installing Hsport rear control arms while I'm installing my Megan coilovers and TSW endlinks...however...there isn't any lube for the Hsports!

What kind of lube/grease should I pickup at the local PepBoys/Autozone/Advance Auto Parts store?

BTW...the neighbors think it's hilarious that Schultze is up on 4 jackstands!

I'll have the laptop outside with me (gotta be able to read the write-ups here on NAM), so I'll check this thread every so often for replies...

Thanks in advance!

Erika
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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I just installed a set of H-Sport arms and BC Coilovers last week and I used a polyurethane clear grease. I had it from my pickup from another company but its lube meant for polyurethane bushings. You have a grease gun already? You're gonna need that to lube the bushings....assuming you do just look for a tube of grease that's used specifically for polyurethane. Hope this helps!

Steve
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Uber Blu - Erika
BTW...the neighbors think it's hilarious that Schultze is up on 4 jackstands!
Erika
They won't think it's funny when they notice the new stance and performance!! Make sure you dial enough of that rear neg camber out that was gained by switching to coilovers if you lowered Schultze at all.

Is all back together now? how do you like the ride?

Clinton
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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my h-sports came lubed from the factory and included a few extra little packs of grease. are you sure they are not lubed?
 
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