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

Thanks BOB and Chuck,
This cat's going back together and going to be on the road no later than 7/27/03. Took her apart 6/27/03 and now I've got some good ideas how to do it right. Another Pantera Guy said his Pantera East polygraphite bushings came with a clear (probably silicone) grease. We sort of came to the conclusion that the "graphite" in the "polygraphite" was the intended lubricant, and that the Pantera East-supplied grease was for easier insertion into the A-arm holes. But how do I know, or anyone, whether the bushings are rotating only at the bolt sleeve to polygraphite surface or also at the A-Arm holes to bushings surface also (or only there)? But it's nice to know there'll be no squeeking. The old bushings were so tight in there that there was absolutely no corrosion on the A-arm hole surfaces, but there was light surface corrosion on the A-arm outer surfaces. And I presume the A-arm round, cylindrical holes are of the same metallurgy as the A-Arms, thus the possibilty of rust (unless one goes back to the original bushings set-up). So, I painted the inside of the A-arm holes. After the insight provided above, IMHO, any "grease" or Armoral will be to prevent ANY corrosion in the A-arm holes. I've seen cars on the side of the freeway with suspension members collapsed under the cars' wheel wells. Imagine THAT at 150 mph! So, I gotta decide what to do, and I really appreciate everyones' information and experience. Thanks for taking the time to respond, Jack, Bob and Chuck. - Ron
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