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May 6, 2018 | 03:24 AM

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Dennis-

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Spring bushing grease?

Hi guys,

just wondering if if I need to apply grease when I install my spring bushings?

here are some pics

Front rear

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May 6, 2018 | 06:40 PM

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Walston

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No grease on the back ones, just put the rubber bushing in dry. The front may need some grease to get it in, but not needed. I did use grease.

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May 6, 2018 | 08:51 PM

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Dennis-

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Thanks Walston,

The front rear bushings have a metal outer. I’m not sure if they are designed to crush slightly as they are pressed in? Hence the grease guestion?
I got the bushing set from LMC.

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