Originally Posted by CJB
What's the current thinking on lubricating leaf springs? Mine creak under torque.

Definitely one of the best things you can do to improve the ride.

This is what I have done, not a recommendation but just for interest...

I first flushed my springs to drive out any iron oxide dust that had developed between the leafs with a pressurized can of cheap penetrating oil. You would be amazed at how much red debris came out. I then slackened the ubolt nuts and injected grease between the leafs before tightening as my creaking was mostly coming from the portion of spring directly below the axle. This was all done a while back but the ride is still superb and silent.


I do like silent springs so I’ve also cut access holes in the covers over the front bushes. When they start to squeak it’s a quick job to douche them in lube.

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Roger
2011 Plus 4