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Old 06-07-2014, 07:37 AM
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What should I use to lube my tire carrier swing arm. It has a grease fitting but I don't know what I should use
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What should I use to lube my tire carrier swing arm. It has a grease fitting but I don't know what I should use
Lucas red and tacky. The grease is really there to prevent rust. Red and tacky seems to be the best in terms of resisting moisture and staying where it is supposed to be.
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Bearing grease will work fine or you can put a marine grade grease in it. That stuff works the best in my opinion.
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Lucas red and tacky. The grease is really there to prevent rust. Red and tacky seems to be the best in terms of resisting moisture and staying where it is supposed to be.
Do you think I'll need a grease gun to do so ?
And will it also make it swing easier ?

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Originally Posted by KnappsJKU
Do you think I'll need a grease gun to do so ? And will it also make it swing easier ? Thanks
Yes you will need a grease gun if it has the little fitting to pump grease into and yes it will make it swing open a lot smoother.
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