{"id":12372,"date":"2017-11-13T09:05:02","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T15:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.suspension.com\/blog\/?p=12372"},"modified":"2020-02-10T08:15:06","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T14:15:06","slug":"the-best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/blog\/the-best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Grease for Polyurethane Bushings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 pb15\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/best-polyurethane-bushing-grease.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"selection of polyurethane bushing grease\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2>What is the Best Grease for Polyurethane Suspension Bushings?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a rock crawler, weekend track machine, or a daily driver that can take corners like it&#8217;s on rails, polyurethane bushings are great for performance and longevity, but they do require some infrequent maintenance to keep them quiet and in perfect working order. This can be done in your own garage or by the shop but one of the first decisions you have to make is, &#8220;What grease do I use?&#8221; The folks at DST will attempt to answer that question below.<\/p>\n<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whatGrease\">What grease should I use for polyurethane bushings?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#silVSlithGrease\">Silicone VS Lithium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#manufacturerGrease\">Manufacturer Grease<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#otherGrease\">Suitable Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#badGrease\">Unsuitable Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#testGrease\">Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#HtestGrease\">Heat Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wipeTestGrease\">Minor Adhesion Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#PWtestGrease\">Major Adhesion Test<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusionGrease\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"whatGrease\">What Grease Should I Use For Polyurethane Bushings?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 pb15\">\n<p>This is one of the first questions you need to answer and it can be a little confusing. Everyone has an opinion and there are several lubricant options, and honestly, any of them will &#8220;work&#8221; in the sense that all grease will lubricate a polyurethane bushing in some respect. That said, not all grease is created equal and when it comes to poly bushings you want two basic things: high adhesion (stickiness) and low coefficient of friction (reduced friction). Since the grease on these bushings is not in a sealed system it can be squeezed, melted, or washed out given the right circumstances so choosing the right grease is important. We will show you some of the best options when it comes to lubricant for polyurethane.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"silVSlithGrease\">Silicone vs Lithium (PTFE and Moly)<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>As the two most common types of lubricants for polyurethane bushings we will take a look at what makes them tick.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/silicone-based-ptfe-polyurethane-bushing-grease.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"silicone lubricant with ptfe\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Silicone Based Lubricant<\/h3>\n<p>Silicone lubricant is very tacky and sticks to just about everything, from polyurethane, to zinc coated sleeves, to bare skin. This is the main reason many poly bushing manufacturers use a silicone base in their grease. A common additive to that base is PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) since it lowers friction and is completely waterproof, both things you want in a lubricant. PTFE does not mix well with oil, or any other liquid, but it holds silicone lubricant to polyurethane bushings and sleeves very well, making a tough, sticky combination.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/lithium-based-grease-with-moly-additive.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"lithium grease with moly\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Lithium Based Grease<\/h3>\n<p>Lithium based grease adheres to metal very well, has a high heat tolerance, and is water resistant making it another possibility for use with polyurethane bushings. These lubricating agents are basically oil mixed with lithium soap, usually with several additives. One of the additives commonly used in lithium grease is Moly (Molybdenum Disulfide) which is actually a common additive to PTFE compounds. Lithium grease is usually thinner and it isn&#8217;t quite as tacky as silicone, which are significant downsides, but it is still a reliable option for any daily driver.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"manufacturerGrease\">Maunfacturer Grease<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>Most aftermarket bushing manufacturers provide their own special blend of grease for their bushings and many include this in the box with the part. We here at DST suggest that you use the manufacturer&#8217;s grease since they are often formulated to work with the specs of that particular blend of polyurethane. If the manufacturer offers grease then this is likely going to be your best option since they have an interest in making sure the bushings you bought function quietly and correctly. You can purchase more of this grease separately when maintenance time comes around.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 pt15\">\n<h4>Prothane: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/191750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Super Grease<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#superGrease\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/prothane-super-grease-poly-bushing-lube.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"prothane super grease polyurethane lubricant\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Silicone Based with PTFE Additive<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 pt15\">\n<h4>Energy Suspension: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/9.11110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Formula 5<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#formula5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/energy-suspension-formula-5-bushing-lube.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"energy suspension formula 5 bushing grease\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Silicone Based with PTFE Additive<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 pt15\">\n<h4>SuperPro: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/superpro-lubricant\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WPGrease<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#wpGrease\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/superpro-wpgrease-polyurethane-bushing-lubricant.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"superpro wp grease for polyurethane bushings\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Silicone Based with PTFE Additive<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 pt15\">\n<h4>Daystar: Lubrathane<\/h4>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#lubrathane\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/daystar-lubrathane-poly-bushing-grease.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"daystar lubrathane polyurethane bushing lubricant\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Silicone Based with PTFE Additive<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 pt15\">\n<h4>WhiteLine: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/whiteline-lubricant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">High Performance Bushing Lube<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#highProLube\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/whiteline-high-performance-bushing-lube.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"whiteline high performance polyurethane bushing lubricant\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lithium Based with Moly Additive<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"otherGrease\">Other Suitable Lubricants<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#marine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/lithium-based-marine-grease.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"marine grease\"\/><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/mini-grease-gun-combo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marine Grease<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This style of grease is usually a lithium based grease that has many things in common with the manufacturer grease such as water repellent properties and tackiness. All the things that make this grease good for it&#8217;s designed purpose of handling applications around water also make it a good candidate for polyurethane bushing grease. That said, this grease is usually thinner than the manufacturer&#8217;s silicone based lubricant.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row pt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-sm-2\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#hdGrease\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/polyurea-heavy-duty-grease.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"heavy duty grease\"\/><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-sm-1\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/grease-gun-combo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heavy Duty Grease<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is grease that is meant for heavy equipment and is very resistant cold, heat, and the elements. It is usually a lithium based grease with additives that make it tougher and more tacky so when it&#8217;s put under extreme pressure it stays put. This is a good option if for some reason you can&#8217;t get more of the manufacturer&#8217;s grease or would rather use a lithium based lubricant.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"badGrease\">Not So Suitable Lubricants<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/80w-motor-oil.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"80w motor oil\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h3>Motor Oil<\/h3>\n<p>Even quality 80W motor oil is not going to stick to your polyurehtane bushings for very long. It works great in a closed system like your engine where metal on metal parts are creating enormous amounts of friction and heat, but polyurethane bushings are not sealed and when your suspension travels whatever lubricant is between the bushing and the metal is going to be exposed to the elements. Motor oil has amazing lubrication properties, it just doesn&#8217;t have a chance to shine in the case of poly suspension bushings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row pt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-sm-2\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/spray-grease-lubricants.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"spray grease\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-sm-1\">\n<h3>Spray Lubricant<\/h3>\n<p>This is commonly used as a quick fix for squeaky bushings, but it has such a short effective lifespan that if you plan on it being a long-term solution just buy a case at Costco and keep it in the trunk. Whatever the brand, whatever the components a spray lubricant isn&#8217;t a good substitute for the manufacturer&#8217;s silicone grease or even one of the other options.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row pt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/used-motor-oil.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"used motor oil\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h3>Used Motor Oil From A Bucket In The Barn<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t. Just&#8230; don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"testGrease\">Testing the Grease<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>Time to put on our lab coats and saftey goggles and see what this grease can do.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"HtestGrease\">The Oven Test<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-sm-2\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/polurethane-bushings-grease-heat-test.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"bushing grease heat test\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-sm-1\">\n<h3>Just Like Mother Used To Make<\/h3>\n<p>Again, the upper limit heat range of this grease (some as high as 550 degrees) is not an every day occurrence but it&#8217;s nice to be able to see with your own eyes how the grease is affected by heat. So we applied the same manufacturer grease to those poly bushings, popped them into the DST cookie maker, and slowly turned up the heat. The bushing manufacturer advised against heating the bushing above 200 degrees for long so we set the heat and waited 5 hours. Here are the results.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row pt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/poly-bushings-grease-heat-test-results.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"grease heat test results\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h3>Results<\/h3>\n<p>Yeah, nothing changed besides the fact that we had to air out the room afterwards. These lubricants can withstand a LOT of heat, in most cases more than the bushings themselves. If you use one of these lubricants and notice that it is dripping from one of your bushings then you may want to call the fire department to come put out your vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"wipeTestGrease\">The Minor Adhesion Test<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>As we said before, this grease needs to be very sticky and what better way to test this than trying to wipe it off. If you&#8217;ve had any dealings with the manufacturer&#8217;s silicone based grease then you know that if you don&#8217;t wear gloves it will be with you for a while. This is what you want from your bushing grease so we&#8217;ll take a look at the difference between the manufacturer&#8217;s silicone grease and a marine grade lithium grease when you just try to wipe them away with a shop towel.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3>Manufacturer Grease<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<span data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#manufacturersgreaseBefore\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/manufacturer-bushing-grease-wipe-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"manufacturers before\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Click for Larger Image<\/h4>\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"manufacturersgreaseBefore\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"manufacturersgreaseBefore\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/manufacturer-bushing-grease-wipe-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid\" style=\"width:100%\" alt=\"manufacturers before\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer&#8217;s grease before wiping.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-block\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/manufacturer-bushing-grease-wipe-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"manufacturers after\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<span data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#manufacturersgreaseAfter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/manufacturer-bushing-grease-wipe-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"manufacturers after\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Click for Larger Image<\/h4>\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"manufacturersgreaseAfter\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"manufacturersgreaseAfter\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/manufacturer-bushing-grease-wipe-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" style=\"width:100%\" alt=\"manufacturers after\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer&#8217;s grease after wiping.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-block\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3>Marine Lithium Grease<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<span data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#marinegreaseBefore\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/lithium-marine-grease-wipe-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"marine before\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Click for Larger Image<\/h4>\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"marinegreaseBefore\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"marinegreaseBefore\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/lithium-marine-grease-wipe-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" style=\"width:100%\" alt=\"marine before\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lithium Marine grease before wiping.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-block\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/lithium-marine-grease-wipe-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"marine after\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<span data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#marinegreaseAfter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/lithium-marine-grease-wipe-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"marine after\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Click for Larger Image<\/h4>\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"marinegreaseAfter\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"marinegreaseAfter\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/lithium-marine-grease-wipe-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" style=\"width:100%\" alt=\"marine after\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lithium Marine grease after wiping.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-block\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button>\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 pt15\">\n<h3>Results<\/h3>\n<p>Granted, the force applied to each bushing was probably a few pounds per square inch different, but you can see in this general demonstration that the manufacturer&#8217;s silicone grease clings to the bushing much better than the lithium grease. Even though some of the manufacturer grease can be wiped away there is still a layer hanging on to the bushing and removing it completely is <i>very<\/i> difficult.<\/p>\n<p>If this test didn&#8217;t satisify you then you&#8217;re going to love the next one.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"PWtestGrease\" class=\"pt15\">The Major Adhesion Test (The Big Guns)<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>Now while your grease is not going to be directly hit with a powerwasher, pressure and water are some common obstacles that the grease coating on your bushings will go through. Since DST is still debating the necessity of constructing a state of the art laboratory, we improvised a stand, took each of the manufacturer&#8217;s lubricants, a Moly Lithium Marine grease, a Moly Polyurea Heavy Duty grease, and 80W motor oil and plastered it on 8 identical polyurethane bushings. We powerwashed the bushings at a distance of 12 inches then again at 6 inches for about 4 seconds. These are the results.<\/p>\n<p>*DISCLAIMER: <i>This test does not reflect the actual use of these products. We merely wanted to test the adhesion to polyurethane properties of the different lubricants in extreme conditions. Some of this grease is designed to adhere to metal better than polyurethane. No, this is not a sterile, precise laboratory test. Yes, DST&#8217;s patent-pending stand is made of wooden pallets and deck screws.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 pb15\">\n<h4>12 Inch Range, 4 Seconds<\/h4>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n\t\t\t<iframe class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/242593426\" style=\"border:none;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 pb15\">\n<h4>6 Inch Range, 4 Seconds<\/h4>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n\t\t\t<iframe class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/242633624\" style=\"border:none;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3 class=\"pt15\" id=\"superGrease\">Prothane: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prothanesuspensionparts.com\/191750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Super Grease<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/prothane-grease-adhesion-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"applied grease\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Applied Grease<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/prothane-grease-adhesion-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"12 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>12 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/prothane-grease-adhesion-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"6 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>6 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3 class=\"pt15\" id=\"formula5\">Energy Suspension: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energysuspensionparts.com\/9.11110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Formula 5<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/energy-suspension-grease-adhesion-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"applied grease\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Applied Grease<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/energy-suspension-grease-adhesion-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"12 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>12 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/energy-suspension-grease-adhesion-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"6 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>6 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3 class=\"pt15\" id=\"wpGrease\">SuperPro: WPGrease<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/superpro-grease-adhesion-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"applied grease\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Applied Grease<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/superpro-grease-adhesion-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"12 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>12 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/superpro-grease-adhesion-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"6 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>6 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3 class=\"pt15\" id=\"lubrathane\">Daystar: Lubrathane<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/daystar-grease-adhesion-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"applied grease\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Applied Grease<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/daystar-grease-adhesion-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"12 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>12 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/daystar-grease-adhesion-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"6 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>6 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3 class=\"pt15\" id=\"highProLube\">WhiteLine: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/whiteline-lubricant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">High Performance Bushing Lube<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/whiteline-grease-adhesion-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"applied grease\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Applied Grease<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/whiteline-grease-adhesion-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"12 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>12 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/whiteline-grease-adhesion-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"6 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>6 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3 class=\"pt15\" id=\"marine\">Marine Grade Lithium Grease<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/marine-grease-adhesion-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"applied grease\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Applied Grease<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/marine-grease-adhesion-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"12 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>12 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/marine-grease-adhesion-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"6 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>6 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3 class=\"pt15\" id=\"hdGrease\">HD Polyurea Moly Grease<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/polyurea-moly-grease-adhesion-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"applied grease\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Applied Grease<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/polyurea-moly-grease-adhesion-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"12 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>12 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/polyurea-moly-grease-adhesion-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"6 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>6 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12; pt15\">\n<h3 class=\"pt15\">80W Oil<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/80w-oil-adhesion-test-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"applied oil\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Applied Oil<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/80w-oil-adhesion-test-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"12 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>12 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/grease-adhesion-test\/80w-oil-adhesion-test-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"6 inch grease wash test\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>6 Inch Power Wash<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3>Results<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>It&#8217;s pretty clear from the pictures that the manufacturer&#8217;s silicone based grease held up the best.<\/p>\n<p>All of the lubricants besides the HD Polyurea and 80W oil was still in place after the 12 inch powerwash. Prothane, Energy Suspension, and Daystar weathered the 6 inch powerwashing noticeably better than all the other lubricants. SuperPro started to give a little during the 6 inch wash, but performed better than Whiteline (the only lithium based manufacturer grease) which almost completely blew away. The Marine grease held steady with Whiteline while the HD and Oil were completely gone.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"consequenceGrease\">Consequences of Alternate Grease<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/polyurethane-bushing-color-change.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive img-fluid lazy\" alt=\"bushing color change\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h3>After Effects of Greasing<\/h3>\n<p>We left the grease on the bushings overnight then cleaned them off with bleach wipes in preparation for their next test and noticed that some of the bushings didn&#8217;t come off clean. The bushings that were greased with manufacturer grease looked the same as before the test but the bushings that used the Marine lithium and HD polyurea grease were stained which could indicate some sort of chemical reaction.<\/p>\n<p>After calling the manufacturer of these bushings they said that they strongly advise using the manufacturer supplied grease because some lithium based grease could actually cause the bushing to dry out and even crack.<\/p>\n<p>If you were looking for a definitive reason to use the manufacturer&#8217;s grease it doesn&#8217;t get much more plain than that.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 id=\"conclusionGrease\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p>There isn&#8217;t much that will degrade or otherwise harm polyurethane bushings, but enough friction on anything without the proper lubrication can damage it. <b>While most lubricants will work for your polyurethane bushings the grease that the manufacturers supply is going to last the longest and allow the part to work correctly<\/b>. If for some reason you don&#8217;t have access to the manufacturer grease then a silicone based lubricant with a PTFE additive is going to be the next best thing. Other than that there are many stop gap measures but for noiseless operation and the well being of the bushing you should apply the manufacturer&#8217;s grease upon installation and when you begin to hear squeaking or 5 years after install, whichever comes first.<\/p>\n<p>So, what types of grease or lubricants have you used to successfully lubricate polyurethane bushings? Have you tried some type of lubricant that didn&#8217;t work very well? Please let us know in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<p>From all of us at DST: Ride Smooth (and quiet), and Drive Hard.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whatGrease\">What grease should I use for polyurethane bushings?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#silVSlithGrease\">Silicone VS Lithium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#manufacturerGrease\">Manufacturer Grease<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#otherGrease\">Suitable Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#badGrease\">Unsuitable Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#testGrease\">Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#HtestGrease\">Heat Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wipeTestGrease\">Minor Adhesion Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#PWtestGrease\">Major Adhesion Test<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusionGrease\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the BEST grease for Polyurethane Bushings? 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