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ford-willy
Explorer
Apr 01, 2016

Lippert Never Fail Bushings Is Lippert Using Them At Factory

I just picked up a new smaller 2016 Forest River Salem TT. I picked it up as a second trailer because my 36 foot Grand Junction 5ver won't fit in many of our old favorite campsites. The TT has Lipp...
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TucsonJim
Explorer II
May 12, 2016
minnow wrote:
buc1980 wrote:
So the Never-fail bushing don't need grease.Anybody who have them can confirm that?


Go to the LCI site and you can see that LCI states the bushings don't need lube.


In fact, you should never lubricate modified polyamide bushings. Hydrocarbon and synthetic based lubricants break down polyamide and cause premature wear. Put them in dry, and they will last much longer than even properly lubricated nylon or bronze bushings.

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