Leaf spring lubrication...

[dbarale]

I was just wondering, am I the only one here to lubricate the leaf springs?

I use a mix of used motor oil (for the color) and diesel. Just spray with a spray gun. Pretty nasty stuff but it gives a smoother ride and a litlle bit more of flex to the rear end.

 

[dbarale]

Woops! Wrong section, probably needs to be transfered to the 'suspension' one...
Moderator, do your trick.
Sorry about that...

 

[Big Poppa]

hey-
I see you are in Ft. Meyers, have you checked out www.flexplorers.com yet, we have done a few runs around the state. Welcome to the site, you should come out on a run sometime.

Jared

 

[SCEXPLORER]

Hey! MY leaf springs creek like crazy. MY mechanic said to spray them with used oil. What kind of spray gun did u use? is it like a paint spray gun or more like squirt type.

 

[dbarale]

I usually use a paint spray gun. It works fine w/ a mix of used oil and diesel.
One of my friends uses motorcycle chain oil in spray cans. Works fine too. Doesn't require a compressor but a litlle more expensive...
Anyway, stop by the car wash first and remove all the sand/mud w/ a high pressure washer.
Good luck, let us know if that helps.

 

[Big Poppa]

Do you spray it all over the leaves or anywhere in particular?
Thanks

 

[dbarale]

From the sides, trying to get the oil to reach in between the leafs.