LovetheA's
Well-Known Member
So as I always do I read through the postings to see if my question has been answered. I have what appears to be conflicting answers so I wanted to clarify once and for all. Here are my questions?
With polyurethane bushings as OEM rubber do you snug up all the lower weight supporting suspension areas, LCA pivot bushings, torsion bar tension adjuster, strut rods, etc.
Then when the car is set on level ground with weight on the suspension torque everything to spec?
What grease is correct to lubricate ball joints, LCA's, upper ball joints if you have polyurethane not rubber? I've read that petroleum based like white lithium grease or high heat grease will attack rubber and poly bushings. Do I use disc brake synthetic grease on everything?
I called PST to ask them and they said white lithium grease but I don't know if I specified rubber or poly? What lubricant do they include in this little packs with the new parts?
Do you grease up all bushings/pivot points with appropriate lubricant through grease fitting until Oozes out of bushings before installing?
When installing torsion bars right side on bar means the right side if you were sitting in car not looking at it? When you set the bar in before tightening does the dividing line at end of bar have to be in any direction horizontal, level with ground etc? Should the LCA roughly be parallel to ground or slightly angled downward to set properly for later suspension adjustability?
I just want to make sure I do things correct this is my first total suspension rebuild and the don't want to screw anything up.
I really enjoy learning and doing things myself at least I know I don't have to rely on a shop that could care less about my car!
Carl
With polyurethane bushings as OEM rubber do you snug up all the lower weight supporting suspension areas, LCA pivot bushings, torsion bar tension adjuster, strut rods, etc.
Then when the car is set on level ground with weight on the suspension torque everything to spec?
What grease is correct to lubricate ball joints, LCA's, upper ball joints if you have polyurethane not rubber? I've read that petroleum based like white lithium grease or high heat grease will attack rubber and poly bushings. Do I use disc brake synthetic grease on everything?
I called PST to ask them and they said white lithium grease but I don't know if I specified rubber or poly? What lubricant do they include in this little packs with the new parts?
Do you grease up all bushings/pivot points with appropriate lubricant through grease fitting until Oozes out of bushings before installing?
When installing torsion bars right side on bar means the right side if you were sitting in car not looking at it? When you set the bar in before tightening does the dividing line at end of bar have to be in any direction horizontal, level with ground etc? Should the LCA roughly be parallel to ground or slightly angled downward to set properly for later suspension adjustability?
I just want to make sure I do things correct this is my first total suspension rebuild and the don't want to screw anything up.
I really enjoy learning and doing things myself at least I know I don't have to rely on a shop that could care less about my car!
Carl