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What does the panel think? I have recently lubricated the leaf spring and spring hanger bushes with AC50 followed up with few brush loads of EP90.i'm sure the ride is smoother, What experience do you have on frequency of lubrication of these bits of kit. My pals 20hp 1924 Rolls (ex Mr Bird of Birds Custard Powder) has leather fitted covers over its springs c/w grease nipples which might infer regular attention was needed.
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I do mine annually with white aerosol grease and it quietens them down, some people have been known to lubricate them then wrap them in Denso tape. Quite a few use motor bike chain grease as long as you use something it will be fine they are only cart springs after all  .
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
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I'm sure DaveW and others will be along to advise but I've had several cars with leaf springs and have always used motorcycle chain lube spray, it's not very sticky.
Oil and some spray lubes can cause road grit and muck to stick causing wear between the leaves. Wrapping is a good idea to prevent this and holds the grease in.
Not sure if AC50 is good for rubber bushes long term?
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An annual spray of Motor Cycle chain oil works for me on my 2011 4/4
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I’ve used Waxoyl for years. Cheap, works well and has good creeping properties..
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Motorcycle chain oil for me.
Take the spare wheel off to get at the rear.
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Annual Spray with Motorcycle Spray Chain Grease - Tool Tray out for ease of access.
I would worry less about leaf spring wear when I see Grit Covered Bump Springs open to the elements (viz. DaveW's Gaiters)
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I work in a bikeshop (no motorbikes) and don't like the chainspray.
For both bicycles and motorbikes the spray is a little bit glueing that it doesn't "fly away". This means that it it also glues dirt.
I prefer for both bikes and the MOG a light oil as using in household or a cheap engine oil.
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I used to use motorbike chain lube (as listed 'safe for o-ring chains') then you know its safe to blast all the rubber bushes too which tend to creak
I'm finding the new 5 Link squeaks and creaks just as bad as dry leaf springs anyway, I suspect its the numerous bushes in the various link arms
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