Sound from the rear-Part II, Bushing not greaed properly Options

[jim_hoyland]

The sound finally went away with an heavier application from the grease gun into the zirks yesterday. I used a heavy duty tractor bearing grease

I have been told that the bushing should have silicone grease on their outer surface and under the flange, which makes sense now. So I'll pull the arms, remove the bushings and try the silicone grease.

The creak started to come back today, albeit less noisy.

Any tip on do's / dont's on greasing bushings will be appreciated

[Eric_Shea]

sounds like a sales response.

I responded with the correct information in my very first post herein (unlike yourself). Not a "sales response" just facts on what he was up against. You should re-read.

What sounds like a sales response was in direct response to your request. You do remember typing?:

Why dont you explain the superior properties of your plastic bushings versus other plastic bushings...you obviously have done some research.

... this elicits yet another condescending remark from you. Was I out of line in my reply to you?

Again Rich, If you have no experience with these "specific" bushings please don't offer your misinformation to others.

I responded to Jim's question about his squeaking bushing after he had already solved the problem with more lubrication. The "straight" answer I supplied was to have the bushing slightly looser and lubricate more.

Real-world problem solved by Thomas and Jim without your "solution".

I'll reiterate because it doesn't seem to be sinking in; if you don't know what you are talking about... please refrain from doing so. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

No insults... just facts.