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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Default Daizen grease substitute

I have an LS but this seemed to be a better place to ask.

I beleive the grease from my Daizen Sway Bar bushing upgrade needs to be re-applied.
Can I get the Daizen grease or is their a substitute that will do a better job?

thanks!

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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Ive heard marine grease works well. Mine are starting to squeak abit as well. The Daizen grease does not last that long.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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I've used Super Lube and that has lasted for quite some time now. I believe I haven't relubed my bushings in over two years.
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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I love options. Keep the info flowing!
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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ANy performance store stocks small packets of silicone lube . It is made to not break down and stay pliable in cold.
Energy suspensions make the same stuff and it is universal
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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if you are using poly bushings do not use silicone based grease, it deteriorates the bushing. use a graphite based grease. Napa or autozone should have some
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Add some anti-seize paste to the grease that you end up using. this stuff stays put forever I hear (I have it on mine and no squeaking at all). I too used the energy suspension grease - it's designed specifically for poly bushings.

Do a google search on anti-seize paste and poly bushings and you will gets lot of info.

Another option is to switch out your daizen sway bar bushings for energy suspension ones that have a grease nipple to just grease them every time you do an oil change and you'll never have a problem with squeaking. I did a whole write up on my squeaking daizen sway bar bushings - search for it and you'll get more info.

Hope this helps!

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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Thanks Scott. That is a great idea!
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