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Prothane Bushing Installation

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jerrybny

jerrybny

Jedi Knight
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Hi,
I just purchased a set of Prothane Bushings for my 73 TR6. I was wondering about the grease that came with them. Do I apply the grease to both the inside and outside of the bushings? Also what kind of preparation should I do on the Fulcrum Pins prior to installing the bushing. I was think maybe I should use some emery cloth or something to smooth up the surface.
Thanks in advance.
Jerry
 
I used it inside and out. It's sticky and makes a real mess. Cleanup with alcohol and/or WD-40 works well too.

Smooth up the fulcrum surfaces with a length of emery cloth. I also smeared a tiny bit of anti-sieze over the fulcrums as well.
 
Congrats on installing the Prothane bushings you will notice big difference in the ride.... much stiffer and harder to bottom out.
When I installed my Prothane I used the "special grease" both inside and on the outside of the bushing. The stuff is extremely STICKY. Use it sparingly... I ran out of the stuff and called the manufacturer, and they mailed me some additional packets of the grease.
 
After tightening the nut how hard should it be to move the upper arm up and down. Should there be a fair amount or resistance or really easy to move the arm up and down. Once again thanks
 
Just FYI for anyone who needs the sticky, "special grease" for their poly bushings.

It's silicon grease and it's often used by plumbers on facets (so it's sometimes called "plumbers grease").

The "Gunk" company makes small containers of it and you can buy it in Home Depot or similar hardware stores.
 
Also sometimes sold as "Silicone valve stem grease". Has much better water and weather resistance than more ordinary grease (but is also much more expensive).
 
jerrybny said:
After tightening the nut how hard should it be to move the upper arm up and down. Should there be a fair amount or resistance or really easy to move the arm up and down. Once again thanks
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Hi Jerry. I've found there is a fair amount of resistance.
 
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