Precise1 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Update, yeah... 4 years they are finally squeaking like mad. Time for some more "energy supension formula 5" and drive it for another 3-4 years. That's not too bad, but how many miles is that 4 years? Did you not add zerks the first time? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 way back in the day it smelled terrible, maybe they changed it since than?? Don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 That's not too bad, but how many miles is that 4 years? Did you not add zerks the first time? B I did not, and I did not this time either. I probably put around 50k on them? Just a guess... I live in a new area now, lots more driving so we'll see how they hold up. Truck is at 260k now. I have bigger plans so as long as they last a few more lube cycles until then I am fine. the rear bushing on both sides showed very minor wear and some dirt intrusion. The fronts had zero wear and no dirt. I rotated the bushings to balance the wear. way back in the day it smelled terrible, maybe they changed it since than?? Don't know. Maybe it wasn't formula 5 back then? (formula 4? lol) I had this jar for 4 years so its not that old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I agree on the sticky. Some of the nastiest grease ever. But the only thing that would quiet my sway bar bushings. Mine doesn't smell either, maybe a bad batch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Yeah, I used some of that goop as well. 1 tiny tube covered about 20% of my garage. I still find some on random tools... I did not, and I did not this time either. I probably put around 50k on them? Just a guess... I live in a new area now, lots more driving so we'll see how they hold up.Truck is at 260k now. I have bigger plans so as long as they last a few more lube cycles until then I am fine.the rear bushing on both sides showed very minor wear and some dirt intrusion. The fronts had zero wear and no dirt. I rotated the bushings to balance the wear. Maybe it wasn't formula 5 back then? (formula 4? lol) I had this jar for 4 years so its not that old. I was curious as I have zerks in my Superlift UCAs and cut grease channels/holes in the bushings. Not enough road time for any feedback though... *snort* Formula 4... Just like this is almost as good as WD-40... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I use WD40 to clean up my Formula 5. I put formula 5 on all rubber poly and 'metal to non-metal' contact surfaces. Then I blast a rag with wd40 wipe off my tools any anything else I touched or a tool touched. And that's how I keep this 8oz cup of Formula 5 from sticking to my entire garage lol. Yeah, I used some of that goop as well. 1 tiny tube covered about 20% of my garage. I still find some on random tools... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Good trick, I never thought of that... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 So this is what squeaky UCA bushings sounds like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Damn, that sounds like it should be shot out of sympathy... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Well...its no longer its but not quite SAS'd...I actually put them on the ole ladies truck and rebuilt them so once I get her engine back running we will see if the squeak is gone. But yes people were always looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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