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ducq · 11-17-2011, 05:12 PM

Okay so I understand bmr sells super lube that's silicone based. But I just wanna go to the store and get it, I don't want to wait a week to recieve it. What other greases are you guys pumping into your suspension bushings and what else can I use if I don't find a silicone grease that's synthetic. I'm very close to just buying water resisten multi purpose or lithium grease.

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Info@PeddersUSA.com · 11-17-2011, 05:16 PM

Pedders bushings come with lubricant and once installed do not need to be re-lubricated.

What brand of bushings are you looking for grease for?

PfadtRacing · 11-17-2011, 05:22 PM

We have had great success with Energy Suspension Formula #5 on poly components for Corvette and Camaro. You may be able to pick it up locally if you can find an Energy Suspension dealer in your area. The stuff is high quality marine grade grease and works great. It's super tacky and water resistant and is really the bees knees as far as poly bushing lubrication goes.

Camaro427 · 11-17-2011, 09:25 PM

I have used the Energy Lubrication grease on a large number of sway bars. I have not been happy with it. This grease dries out pretty fast and has been a major issue with squeeks.

ducq · 11-17-2011, 10:22 PM

They're for bmr's trailing arms, I just need to get grease into the nipple things for the polyurethane bushings

BMR Sales · 11-18-2011, 09:13 AM

If you use the incorrect grease (multi-purpose or Lithium) it can breakdown the bushing and soften it up, using the correct grease is key to maintaining a happy and healthy bushing. Another option beside the Super Lube that I have personally used and many BMR customers have use is the Mobil 1 synthetic grease.

blazzin1 · 11-18-2011, 09:26 AM

As mentioned by BMR, the Super-Lube Synthetic works great, I've used it with all my bushings with no squeaks or creaks at all. I found a cartridge like this at Ace Hardware for I think it was $8.99 or so.

ducq · 11-18-2011, 10:00 AM

Okay thanks, I called another hardware store nearby and they carry super lube. It says syncolon and not silicone but probly the same thing

Ventmaster · 11-19-2011, 09:39 AM

Syncolon, whattha?
Had to look it up! Syncolon PTFE- its teflon.

Properties look entirely applicable to our needs. Go for it!

BMR Sales · 11-21-2011, 09:01 AM

That's the stuff, go pick some up and get the bushings greased and you should be good to go.

11-17-2011, 05:12 PM	#1
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	Grease for bushings? Okay so I understand bmr sells super lube that's silicone based. But I just wanna go to the store and get it, I don't want to wait a week to recieve it. What other greases are you guys pumping into your suspension bushings and what else can I use if I don't find a silicone grease that's synthetic. I'm very close to just buying water resisten multi purpose or lithium grease.G __________________ TSP 229/236 cam .Magnaflow Comp axleback .KOOKS LT w/ high flow cats .magnapack bullets. C.A.I. Vmax ported TB. Dyno tuned 452hp / 422tq.

11-18-2011, 09:26 AM	#7
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	As mentioned by BMR, the Super-Lube Synthetic works great, I've used it with all my bushings with no squeaks or creaks at all. I found a cartridge like this at Ace Hardware for I think it was $8.99 or so. Attached Images

11-18-2011, 10:00 AM	#8
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	Okay thanks, I called another hardware store nearby and they carry super lube. It says syncolon and not silicone but probly the same thing __________________ TSP 229/236 cam .Magnaflow Comp axleback .KOOKS LT w/ high flow cats .magnapack bullets. C.A.I. Vmax ported TB. Dyno tuned 452hp / 422tq.

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11-17-2011, 05:16 PM	#2
Info@PeddersUSA.com Drives: 5th Gen Rental Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,901	Pedders bushings come with lubricant and once installed do not need to be re-lubricated. What brand of bushings are you looking for grease for?

11-17-2011, 05:22 PM	#3
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	We have had great success with Energy Suspension Formula #5 on poly components for Corvette and Camaro. You may be able to pick it up locally if you can find an Energy Suspension dealer in your area. The stuff is high quality marine grade grease and works great. It's super tacky and water resistant and is really the bees knees as far as poly bushing lubrication goes.

11-17-2011, 09:25 PM	#4
Camaro427 Drives: 2010 SS2 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 76	I have used the Energy Lubrication grease on a large number of sway bars. I have not been happy with it. This grease dries out pretty fast and has been a major issue with squeeks.

11-17-2011, 10:22 PM	#5
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	They're for bmr's trailing arms, I just need to get grease into the nipple things for the polyurethane bushings __________________ TSP 229/236 cam .Magnaflow Comp axleback .KOOKS LT w/ high flow cats .magnapack bullets. C.A.I. Vmax ported TB. Dyno tuned 452hp / 422tq.

11-18-2011, 09:13 AM	#6
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	If you use the incorrect grease (multi-purpose or Lithium) it can breakdown the bushing and soften it up, using the correct grease is key to maintaining a happy and healthy bushing. Another option beside the Super Lube that I have personally used and many BMR customers have use is the Mobil 1 synthetic grease.

11-19-2011, 09:39 AM	#9
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,862	Syncolon, whattha? Had to look it up! Syncolon PTFE- its teflon. Properties look entirely applicable to our needs. Go for it!

11-21-2011, 09:01 AM	#10
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	That's the stuff, go pick some up and get the bushings greased and you should be good to go.