What do you use to lube your stabilizer jacks?

wmoses wrote:

nomad297 wrote:
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

Bruce - I am aware of WD-40's limitations and I appreciate the link - interesting read. FWIW, I have WD-40 as well as several other lubricants in my garage and trailer and even in my truck. I also know the limitations and usage of each, thank you.

My question to you was to find out where you were coming from in your retort that stated her levelling jacks were probably getting rusty "because she used WD-40 instead of a lubricant".

Many would see that one line reply as dismissive and as an attack. I could also see your reply to me in a similar fashion but I will not bite on your bait. ;)

Suffice it to say that even in your words you agree that it is a lubricant (even if lousy) and as for inhibiting rust ... well I know a thing or two about rust myself and there is not a lot that you can do to inhibit rust AND lubricate AND avoid attracting dust all at the same time.

You have a great day. :) :) :)

I did not intend to be dismissive or to appear to be attacking anybody. I apologize for making you feel that way. I was just limited for time and made a quick comment. I can see why you felt the way you did.

My experience with WD-40 and its ability to lubricate and protect is mainly in the realm of firearms. Those of us who use our firearms in the rain are very quick to use WD-40 to disperse any moisture from the barrels, receivers and other exposed parts while in the field and after shooting. We are also very quick to get our firearms to a place where we can then wipe off the WD-40 and coat everything with the appropriate lubricant/protectant. Those who forget this second step are usually very upset with themselves the next time they open their gun case because they find rust everywhere. Of course, there are some gun owners who think WD-40 is the perfect lubricant, but they are far outweighed by those who know better.

WD-40 may inhibit rust if it is continually applied, but it tends to dry quickly and lose its effectiveness. This is where the correct lubricant and protectant comes into play.

My original point was that, even though the lady always applied WD-40 to her stabilizers, the threads were rusty. I had to assume that WD-40 wasn't doing the trick. I was not intending to attack her.

Bruce