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anybody have rec. for oil for leaf spring?

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Old 07-20-2004, 11:37 AM
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i think my '78 leaf might be squeaking, anyone have a reccommendation for an oil spray or some lube to help quiet the situation???
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Spray outside of spring with molybdenum disulphide spray lube. It sprays wet but is a dry lube, like powdered graphite so it doesn't attract dirt. Leaves a gray residue.
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You may need new plastic liners - go between each leaf.
What I've noticed is that it's not too much more to get the whole spring new.
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i think my '78 leaf might be squeaking, anyone have a reccommendation for an oil spray or some lube to help quiet the situation???
I used WD40 on my squeeking leaf spring when I had my 82CE. I sprayed a Lot (went through a few cans) using the spray extension to get in between the leafs.....could not believe all the dirt and grit that came out but it sure fixed that darn squeek.
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spring is relatively new, couple years old. im heading out with the wd40 now to try it! thanks guys

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