Squeky poly bushings in springs...

[Kejtar]

I know it's not really a problem but they groan, or whatever poly bushings do (hard to describe the noise). It's kind of annoying (although I think I can get used to it) so I'm wondering if there is anything that can be done about it :D

Kejtar

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All I can say is that I hate the noise the poly bushing generate. I have tried everything from vaseline to graphite. I even machined a groove and added a grease fitting. The real problem is when dust of any variety (including dried lube) gets in between the bushing and it seat the squeeks begin. I had the best luck with the machined groove.....still halfto remove it and clean it out every now and then......

[RichP]

Poly does it no matter what, if it really bothers you just replace them with the rubber ones...

[Lucas]

I use some stuff for mountainbike suspensions called Englunds slick honey. been about 3 months and no sqeak from the spring eyes. I lubed the zerks on my shackles with regular car bearing grease and they start to squeak every three or four weeks.