cj8 lift update and another question
 

2 1/2" lift kit.

Got all the parts. Appreciate all the helpful advice.

Been soaking all the nuts and bolts daily for about a week with
pbblaster to work on any rust.

And so far, so good. Have dropped the rear springs with no real
problems.

Oh, one of the u-bolt nuts didn't want to come willingly. And I had to
remove the exhaust hanger to get room to remove one rear shackle --
which did come off ok. And the spring didn't want to come out of the
shackle. But from what I've learned here these were less than minor
issues.

Hope to get back to the project and, with some good luck, finish this
weekend.

One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.

I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?

All suggestions and advice appreciated .....

Mike

Re: cj8 lift update and another question
 

cj8@turkeybayou.com wrote:
> One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
> helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
> should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.
>
> I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
> synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?
>
> All suggestions and advice appreciated .....

What are the new spring bushings made out of? If they are a
polyurethane, then any sort of grease is fine, I prefer a
graphite-loaded wheel bearing grease for mine (StaLube brand,
synthetic). Its fairly sticky and over time the graphite builds up a
coating for a longer squeak-free period before re-greasing is
necessary. If the bushings are rubber, then you should only use a
silicone grease or somethine else safe for rubber. Using a conventional
grease will soften the rubber and cause it to deteriorate over time.

Regular or graphite loaded grease can be used for the helper spring (I
assume this is an add-a-leaf). Brush some grease on the ends of the
leaves that make contact, or invest in a can of graphite paint (I use
SlipCoat) and paint the surfaces of the springs with it.

--
Roger

Re: cj8 lift update and another question
 

cj8@turkeybayou.com wrote:
> One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
> helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
> should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.
>
> I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
> synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?
>
> All suggestions and advice appreciated .....

What are the new spring bushings made out of? If they are a
polyurethane, then any sort of grease is fine, I prefer a
graphite-loaded wheel bearing grease for mine (StaLube brand,
synthetic). Its fairly sticky and over time the graphite builds up a
coating for a longer squeak-free period before re-greasing is
necessary. If the bushings are rubber, then you should only use a
silicone grease or somethine else safe for rubber. Using a conventional
grease will soften the rubber and cause it to deteriorate over time.

Regular or graphite loaded grease can be used for the helper spring (I
assume this is an add-a-leaf). Brush some grease on the ends of the
leaves that make contact, or invest in a can of graphite paint (I use
SlipCoat) and paint the surfaces of the springs with it.

--
Roger

Re: cj8 lift update and another question
 

cj8@turkeybayou.com wrote:
> One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
> helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
> should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.
>
> I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
> synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?
>
> All suggestions and advice appreciated .....

What are the new spring bushings made out of? If they are a
polyurethane, then any sort of grease is fine, I prefer a
graphite-loaded wheel bearing grease for mine (StaLube brand,
synthetic). Its fairly sticky and over time the graphite builds up a
coating for a longer squeak-free period before re-greasing is
necessary. If the bushings are rubber, then you should only use a
silicone grease or somethine else safe for rubber. Using a conventional
grease will soften the rubber and cause it to deteriorate over time.

Regular or graphite loaded grease can be used for the helper spring (I
assume this is an add-a-leaf). Brush some grease on the ends of the
leaves that make contact, or invest in a can of graphite paint (I use
SlipCoat) and paint the surfaces of the springs with it.

--
Roger

Re: cj8 lift update and another question
 

cj8@turkeybayou.com wrote:
> One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
> helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
> should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.
>
> I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
> synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?
>
> All suggestions and advice appreciated .....

What are the new spring bushings made out of? If they are a
polyurethane, then any sort of grease is fine, I prefer a
graphite-loaded wheel bearing grease for mine (StaLube brand,
synthetic). Its fairly sticky and over time the graphite builds up a
coating for a longer squeak-free period before re-greasing is
necessary. If the bushings are rubber, then you should only use a
silicone grease or somethine else safe for rubber. Using a conventional
grease will soften the rubber and cause it to deteriorate over time.

Regular or graphite loaded grease can be used for the helper spring (I
assume this is an add-a-leaf). Brush some grease on the ends of the
leaves that make contact, or invest in a can of graphite paint (I use
SlipCoat) and paint the surfaces of the springs with it.

--
Roger

Re: cj8 lift update and another question
 

Or cheap chassis grease.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

cj8@turkeybayou.com wrote:
>
> 2 1/2" lift kit.
>
> Got all the parts. Appreciate all the helpful advice.
>
> Been soaking all the nuts and bolts daily for about a week with
> pbblaster to work on any rust.
>
> And so far, so good. Have dropped the rear springs with no real
> problems.
>
> Oh, one of the u-bolt nuts didn't want to come willingly. And I had to
> remove the exhaust hanger to get room to remove one rear shackle --
> which did come off ok. And the spring didn't want to come out of the
> shackle. But from what I've learned here these were less than minor
> issues.
>
> Hope to get back to the project and, with some good luck, finish this
> weekend.
>
> One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
> helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
> should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.
>
> I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
> synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?
>
> All suggestions and advice appreciated .....
>
> Mike

Re: cj8 lift update and another question
 

Or cheap chassis grease.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

cj8@turkeybayou.com wrote:
>
> 2 1/2" lift kit.
>
> Got all the parts. Appreciate all the helpful advice.
>
> Been soaking all the nuts and bolts daily for about a week with
> pbblaster to work on any rust.
>
> And so far, so good. Have dropped the rear springs with no real
> problems.
>
> Oh, one of the u-bolt nuts didn't want to come willingly. And I had to
> remove the exhaust hanger to get room to remove one rear shackle --
> which did come off ok. And the spring didn't want to come out of the
> shackle. But from what I've learned here these were less than minor
> issues.
>
> Hope to get back to the project and, with some good luck, finish this
> weekend.
>
> One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
> helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
> should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.
>
> I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
> synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?
>
> All suggestions and advice appreciated .....
>
> Mike

Re: cj8 lift update and another question
 

Or cheap chassis grease.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

cj8@turkeybayou.com wrote:
>
> 2 1/2" lift kit.
>
> Got all the parts. Appreciate all the helpful advice.
>
> Been soaking all the nuts and bolts daily for about a week with
> pbblaster to work on any rust.
>
> And so far, so good. Have dropped the rear springs with no real
> problems.
>
> Oh, one of the u-bolt nuts didn't want to come willingly. And I had to
> remove the exhaust hanger to get room to remove one rear shackle --
> which did come off ok. And the spring didn't want to come out of the
> shackle. But from what I've learned here these were less than minor
> issues.
>
> Hope to get back to the project and, with some good luck, finish this
> weekend.
>
> One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
> helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
> should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.
>
> I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
> synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?
>
> All suggestions and advice appreciated .....
>
> Mike

Re: cj8 lift update and another question
 

Or cheap chassis grease.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

cj8@turkeybayou.com wrote:
>
> 2 1/2" lift kit.
>
> Got all the parts. Appreciate all the helpful advice.
>
> Been soaking all the nuts and bolts daily for about a week with
> pbblaster to work on any rust.
>
> And so far, so good. Have dropped the rear springs with no real
> problems.
>
> Oh, one of the u-bolt nuts didn't want to come willingly. And I had to
> remove the exhaust hanger to get room to remove one rear shackle --
> which did come off ok. And the spring didn't want to come out of the
> shackle. But from what I've learned here these were less than minor
> issues.
>
> Hope to get back to the project and, with some good luck, finish this
> weekend.
>
> One question -- the instructions indicate that I must "lubricate" the
> helper spring and must "lubricate" the new spring bushings. What
> should I use to "lubricate" these spring parts.
>
> I have some old lithium wheel bearing grease, and lots of Mobil 1
> synthetic grease. Is this what I should be using?
>
> All suggestions and advice appreciated .....
>
> Mike