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Reply to "Should new A-Arm Bushings be lubed when installing?"

It really depends on what poly bushings you buy. Some use a hexagonal shaft that is locked to the bushing by design so all the pivoting is done between bushing and the inside of the a-arm socket. Others use a bushing that can either pivit on the round central shaft OR the bushing pivots in the a-arm socket, or both (at various times). Stock rubber bushings don't pivot at all; instead, the rubber deflects in twisting, so adding poly bushings completely changes how the suspension works. So- once you figure out where the pivoting is occurring, you can intelligently figure out where the grease should go, rather than using the shotgun approach. Mine don't squeek, but if I eas to add grease, I'd use a waterproof type, maybe for boat trailers so it won't wash out (yes, I drive ine in the rain)
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