What is a chassis lube?

[Slave Labor]

I was always under the impression that fourth gens don't need chassis lubes because we have a sealed chassis.

Pardon my ignorance but this has been bugging me...

[MississippiMaro]

I think it involves lubricating ball joints, sway bar bushings, tie rod ends, etc.

usually once a year is enough.

F-bodys with factory ball joints and tie rod ends don't need greasing because they are sealed.

Fbodys with aftermarket ball joints and tie rod ends do require greasing.

[Slave Labor]

Oh, um, my entire suspension is aftermarket. Haven't had a chassis lube since the day I bought the car, to my knowledge. Doh!

[ReodDai]

I know both my hotchkis LCA's have grease fittings.. should probably take it in for a lube job if its all aftermarket or you'll start cracking seals.

[strange_trp]

servicable joints should be lubed with chassis grease regularly. AT LEAST at first install.
also a good idea to use silicone-based spray lube to lube where the rubber control arm bushings rub the chassis. helps avoid noise there. DO NOT use petroleum based spray lube on control arm bushings. oil eats rubber.

[redbird00]

KY baby!!!

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