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Re-greasing Poly bushes?

Post by nitin_s1 » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:10 pm

I didn't know that you had to re-grease your poly bushes.. :? It's only after reading here and some where else that they need service themselves. :oops:

So is it easy or is it an professional job? :?

And what is actually required for you to do? :idea:

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Post by Doggo » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:12 pm

I'm afraid you've fallen victim to a prank, Nitin. That was a euphemism :|

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:16 pm

Doggo wrote:euphemism :|
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Post by nitin_s1 » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:19 pm

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Post by K30DPC » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:58 am

I have mine polibushed for around 2yrs. Never did any regreasing job and they absolutely fine. So I think it's a gosip.
Anyway if you really wanna do it you will need special poli grease. I've seen it on ebay usa for some silly money. Job is as easy as any other on suspension. I know it because once i was swaping polis between my brothers in law civics when one get smashed

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Post by wurlycorner » Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:54 pm

:think: sure I've read on here about people power washing the bushes annually and spraying with silicone grease? :?

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Post by Vtecmec » Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:40 pm

Ideally I think you need to remove each bush, best one at a time, slide the pivot cylinder out and grease in between before sliding it back and tightening up the bolt. The poly bush grease is so thick that's the only way you can get it to where it's needed.

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Post by bennyboy » Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:55 pm

The issue is that the crush tubes are not stainless, so they will corrode over time and that will of course wear the bushes.
So yeah, a bit of maintenance now and then is good. :)
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Post by Doggo » Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:18 pm

wurlycorner wrote::think: sure I've read on here about people power washing the bushes annually and spraying with silicone grease? :?
Vtecmec wrote:Ideally I think you need to remove each bush, best one at a time, slide the pivot cylinder out and grease in between before sliding it back and tightening up the bolt. The poly bush grease is so thick that's the only way you can get it to where it's needed.
There they go again. Filthy bastards. :x
bennyboy wrote:The issue is that the crush tubes are not stainless, so they will corrode over time and that will of course wear the bushes.
So yeah, a bit of maintenance now and then is good. :)
Oh God, this is getting out of hand. I don't even understand that one :evil:

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Post by Vtecmec » Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:58 pm

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