Subject	Self lubricating rod ends aren't supposed to be lubed
Posted by	ZXRider on April 24, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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In Reply To	hmm, I tried hitting mine with graphite lube, didn't do any posted by LJZTT on April 24, 2017 at 04:50 PM
Message	there is a chance that they can get damaged. I don't know what type of rod ends SPL uses, but maybe they can provide the spec on the rod ends so you can figure out what needs to be done.
Follow Ups	Some pics as an update - ZaXxon 14:05:13 04/24/17 Re: Some pics as an update - stephensjpZ32x2 15:41:35 04/24/17 are your SPL pieces making noise? i.e. creaking? (n/m) - LJZTT 16:42:30 04/24/17 Yes, it's embarrassing at low speeds. - ZaXxon 16:44:56 04/24/17 hmm, I tried hitting mine with graphite lube, didn't do any - LJZTT 16:50:19 04/24/17 I did the same thing. It seems to have quieted over time. - ZaXxon 16:53:29 04/24/17 Self lubricating rod ends aren't supposed to be lubed - ZXRider 18:00:31 04/24/17 I only have the upper rear arms, my stillen T-rods - LJZTT 19:30:58 04/24/17 you've got me wondering now too. I had a horrible squeaking - Inzane 21:37:57 04/24/17 I had zero creaking/squeaking with ES bushings on my NA (n/m) - LJZTT 12:53:59 04/25/17 They don't squeak for me either - BlackholeZ 19:45:56 04/25/17 good point, I used all the included lube...as usual (n/m) - LJZTT 13:15:15 04/26/17 Re: are your SPL pieces making noise? i.e. creaking? - L£AÐZX 19:54:47 04/24/17 because the noise coincides with suspension compression - LJZTT 12:56:13 04/25/17 I was able to pin point it to the tension rod ends and the - ZaXxon 15:51:31 04/25/17 SPL does sell new heims (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 19:17:26 04/25/17 Yes, but I don't think they are damaged. (n/m) - ZaXxon 08:41:01 04/26/17 My SPL tension rods also make noise at low speeds - Jayru 17:19:40 04/27/17 Dig the wheels. Those brakes should do the job lol (n/m) - SammybTT(TN) 21:16:57 04/25/17 G37 calipers? Who makes the adaptors for the rear? - ZXoltan 12:35:10 04/26/17 14" front & rear kit from CZP - ZaXxon 13:26:39 04/26/17
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