spray lube for jacks?

I was at the HWH Iowa factory some years ago. The technician there told me to wipe the jacks down with the same transmission fluid I use in my jacks. The transmission fluid in the jacks lubes the jacks and does not damage the seals.

Please read the instructions from HWH if you have HWH jacks. You should wash the pistons with mild soap and water and dry thoroughly. WD-40 or silicon spray is not required.

You don't really need to clean them very often either. Mine are 3 years old and have never been cleaned and they do not stick.

darsben1 wrote:
WD-40 IS not a LUBRICANT.
IT IS A WATER DISPLACING PRODUCT.
It is a horrid lubricant
Silicone spray if you must

Although not created for that purpose, WD-40 IS a lubricant. WATER IS A LUBRICANT! Science 101.

It's just that compounds specifically formulated for lubrication excel in what they were designed to do.

darsben1 wrote:
WD-40 IS not a LUBRICANT.
IT IS A WATER DISPLACING PRODUCT.
It is a horrid lubricant
Silicone spray if you must

Posted By: Dick_B on 06/10/16 11:27am

Can't believe a users manual recommends WD-40 as a lubricant.

People, it's NOT used (or recommended by owner's manual) to be used as a lubricant. It's used as a cleaning agent that requires you to wipe it off so the cylinders are dry! The same goes for silicon.

Ron

darsben1 wrote:
WD-40 IS not a LUBRICANT.
IT IS A WATER DISPLACING PRODUCT.
It is a horrid lubricant
Silicone spray if you must

You have read just one small part of what WD 40 does. Doug

THIS IS FROM WD 40'S WEBSITE!

WD-40 Multi-Use Product fulfills five basic functions:
1.LUBRICATES: The product's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and tenaciously held to all moving parts.
2.PENETRATES: WD-40 Multi-Use Product loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen or rusted metal parts.
3.PROTECTS: The product protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.
4.REMOVES: WD-40 Multi-Use Product gets under dirt, grime and grease. Use it to remove gunk from tools, equipment and vehicles. WD-40 Multi-Use Product in liquid form (e.g., gallon) also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of excess bonding material.
5.DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because it displaces moisture, WD-40 Multi-Use Product quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits. Doug

aintnothin wrote:
Sorry to hijack, how do i tell which Jacks I have on my damon ultrasport?

Usually, the jack activation pad in the dash area will state what brand. Doug

Sorry to hijack, how do i tell which Jacks I have on my damon ultrasport?

or a dry graphite spray. It's messy but doesn't attract dirt. Can't believe a users manual recommends WD-40 as a lubricant.

WD-40 IS not a LUBRICANT.
IT IS A WATER DISPLACING PRODUCT.
It is a horrid lubricant
Silicone spray if you must

When my HWH jacks starting sticking during retraction I used a rag and ATF to wipe the extended cylinders. I haven't had to do it but once or twice per trip. I also carry a 4 ft 2x4 and 2ft 4x4 for some added leverage if needed.