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Bebe · 09-15-2007, 02:06 PM

are making me nuts! Aside from changing out the bushings, is there anything else I can do to quiet them down?

I'm changing the shackle bushings today.

dirtoyboy · 09-15-2007, 03:33 PM

uhhhhh have you tried greasing them with a good marine grease?

Bebe · 09-15-2007, 03:35 PM

Nope, that's why I was asking. Thanks :-)

Tried to google some info and search PBB, came up with White Lithium Grease.

Is that the same thing?

Bebe · 09-15-2007, 03:36 PM

Shackle bushings are trashed.

evldave · 09-17-2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Nope, that's why I was asking. Thanks :-)

Tried to google some info and search PBB, came up with White Lithium Grease.

Is that the same thing?

Close enough. White Lithium is waterproof and perfect for greasing your shackles (when you get your new ones

)

Chris · 09-17-2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

are making me nuts! Aside from changing out the bushings, is there anything else I can do to quiet them down?

Roll up your windows and turn up the air conditioning.

Beat95YJ · 09-17-2007, 11:14 PM

Find a way to use rubber bushings or learn to deal.

NEOCON1 · 09-20-2007, 08:05 AM

beebs , did you get em changed yet ????

Samco Fab · 09-22-2007, 04:26 PM

Did you torque your shackles at ride ht.? They were probably already rubber bushings, so no real way to grease them.

Poly bushings are good to grease and can be torqued at any angle.

Rubber bushings have only so much misalignment, and if they are not tightened at or near the middle of wheel travel, they will go away in a big hurry.

Bebe · 09-22-2007, 09:58 PM

Sam,

The Shackle bushings may have been shot before I added the new shackles. Which are great by the way. Yes I did tighten them at ride height. (as you instructed)

I'm pretty sure it's the hangers. I greased them and they seem better, noisy when I leave in the AM and by the time I'm 5 miles into my commute they quiet down. (it's 17 miles of surface streets)

The white lithium grease worked well.

I think I remember you asking...."what's that noise????" LOL

AtlantaK-5er · 10-01-2007, 09:38 PM

I spray WD 40 on them right before I hit the trails. It quiets them down. I'm sure a thicker grease would be a longer lasting fix though. I would get some park brand grease for bicycles b/c its a dark blue color instead of white (if you care about it showing up in pictures or getting questions, etc).

Chris · 10-02-2007, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AtlantaK-5er

I would get some park brand grease for bicycles b/c its a dark blue color instead of white (if you care about it showing up in pictures .

Yeah, that's what I worry about all the time.

You do realize that WD-40 just attracts dirt compounding the problem, right?

Bebe · 10-02-2007, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtlantaK-5er

I spray WD 40 on them right before I hit the trails. It quiets them down. I'm sure a thicker grease would be a longer lasting fix though. I would get some park brand grease for bicycles b/c its a dark blue color instead of white (if you care about it showing up in pictures or getting questions, etc).

You have coils....I have leaf springs. The lithium grease works great.

samvoiceman · 10-03-2007, 01:25 PM

Two words

TRADE-IN

AtlantaK-5er · 10-03-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

You have coils....I have leaf springs. The lithium grease works great.

I do have bushings that squeak in the control arms, sway bar mounts etc. ...And I have Airbags and torsion bars

No coils

The WD 40 works for a quick fix, ie that day of wheeling but lasts until the next rain on the road. My park grease lasts for about twice as long.

spork2367 · 10-05-2007, 07:04 PM

they make grease specifically for poly bushings. it's ridiculously thick and sticky. you should also never use any petroleum based lubicant on poly bushings it destroys them. the best thing to do with new bushings is rough up the surfaces a bit with some sand paper then grease them. here are some links for grease. most lithium greases contain petroleum distillates and should be avoided.

http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1322
http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr.../polyeaze.html

'71 800B · 10-07-2007, 10:56 PM

Its a hummer! you dont really wheel it do you?

trade it in on a real wheeler.

Bebe · 10-08-2007, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '71 800B

Its a hummer! you dont really wheel it do you?

trade it in on a real wheeler.

Nope, dirt roads mostly

/forum/fordyce-creek/619716-webilt-4wd-club-rocks.html

Pavement Pounder83 · 10-08-2007, 08:26 PM

should have stayed on the dirt road haha no j/k. looks like a fun trip. and for tech what about using greaseable bolts? it will help add grease

KiGrind · 10-08-2007, 08:27 PM

Tried some of that lucas spray oil stuff?

Fourlink · 10-08-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Nope, dirt roads mostly

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=619716

So, your saying that once again, a hummer owner took on a trail it shouldn't have and ended up having to be saved by capable rigs?Nice.

Bebe · 10-08-2007, 09:22 PM

Whatever......you can spin it however you like.

KiGrind · 10-09-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiGrind

Tried some of that lucas spray oil stuff?

I hear its pretty amazing, and it comes in a spray bottle.

Bebe · 10-09-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiGrind

I hear its pretty amazing, and it comes in a spray bottle.

He's talking to himself now

or he's padding......

'71 800B · 10-29-2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Nope, dirt roads mostly

LOL! Ive seen hummers on fordyce, thats a dirt road isnt it???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fourlink

So, your saying that once again, a hummer owner took on a trail it shouldn't have and ended up having to be saved by capable rigs?Nice.

Ive seen that on fordyce also. toyota pulling a hummer over a rock is something to see.

09-15-2007, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,454	Nope, that's why I was asking. Thanks :-) Tried to google some info and search PBB, came up with White Lithium Grease. Is that the same thing? __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

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Samco Fab Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38060 Location: Reno NV Posts: 135	Did you torque your shackles at ride ht.? They were probably already rubber bushings, so no real way to grease them. Poly bushings are good to grease and can be torqued at any angle. Rubber bushings have only so much misalignment, and if they are not tightened at or near the middle of wheel travel, they will go away in a big hurry. __________________ Samco Fabrication samcofabrication.com 775-856-4100

09-22-2007, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,454	Sam, The Shackle bushings may have been shot before I added the new shackles. Which are great by the way. Yes I did tighten them at ride height. (as you instructed) I'm pretty sure it's the hangers. I greased them and they seem better, noisy when I leave in the AM and by the time I'm 5 miles into my commute they quiet down. (it's 17 miles of surface streets) The white lithium grease worked well. I think I remember you asking...."what's that noise????" LOL __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

10-01-2007, 09:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
AtlantaK-5er Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34549 Location: Atlanta Posts: 112	I spray WD 40 on them right before I hit the trails. It quiets them down. I'm sure a thicker grease would be a longer lasting fix though. I would get some park brand grease for bicycles b/c its a dark blue color instead of white (if you care about it showing up in pictures or getting questions, etc).

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samvoiceman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95862 Location: USA Posts: 47	Two words TRADE-IN __________________ Let's go Wheelin!

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spork2367 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66259 Posts: 5,633	they make grease specifically for poly bushings. it's ridiculously thick and sticky. you should also never use any petroleum based lubicant on poly bushings it destroys them. the best thing to do with new bushings is rough up the surfaces a bit with some sand paper then grease them. here are some links for grease. most lithium greases contain petroleum distillates and should be avoided. http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1322 http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr.../polyeaze.html

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