What do you use to lube your stabilizer jacks?

wmoses wrote:

nomad297 wrote:

BeckyIO wrote:
My stabilizer jacks are old and rusty, I use WD-40 before I put them down and again before bringing them up.

Maybe they are rusty because you use WD-40 instead of a lubricant.

Bruce

Not sure what you are saying ... are you suggesting that WD-40 promotes (or even allows) rusting of steel parts? :h

Just went to the WD-40 site and this is what it says about their multi-purpose product:

What does WD-40 Multi-Use Product do?
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.

I am NOT saying that a dry lubricant might not be a superior solution, but I am just wondering at the source of your comment, especially since my experience with WD-40 is different.

WD-40 is a lousy lubricant. If you do a little research, you will see what I am talking about. Here's a link to an article in Popular Mechanics to get you started. Google will give you plenty of places to read as well.

Bruce