Lubricating Leaf Springs

[Irv964]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

WD-40 is not the stuff to use on your leaf springs, it contains no silicone and therefore doesn't last that long. If you want longevity, try a rust inhibitor spray such as Rust Check or Krown, they actually creep into the tight spots and deter corrision as well as provide lubrication. Great stuff imo, I have been using it for years and I spray it on my trailers, cars and trucks. It won't hurt your electrical systems, it will help them as well.
If you can't purchase it in the states, try LPS, Fluid Film, or any other penetrant that contains silicone..........Irv964

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

I like chain lube, it sprays on thin and then as the solvents evaporate it leaves a somewhat thick lubricant that will stay in place for long period of time. Most of the other spray on products like WD 40 don't stay in place long enough to do much good, motor oil disappears too fast also. Some springs have plastic wear plates between them to eliminate contact.

But back to what Bond-o says "any grease is better than no grease at all"

 

[dr.livingston]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

I've noticed that many leaf springs down here in salty south Florida seem to be covered with something that looks like tar. Maybe it is just grease that has picked up a coating of road dust.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

Hardware store that sells Bar and Chain Oil for a chainsaw. It is VERY sticky and will adhere better. The WD40 will clean the springs then spread bar and chain oil on them. It sticks to metal better than motor oil.

 

[salty87]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

WD 40?
I have been using WD 40 for ant problems,. ants all over the house,.
what I do ,. is spray the ant pathways with WD 40,.,. it does NOT kill them,. but,. what happens is they,. walk into it,.,. slip,.,. and break their necks,.,.

not really related....try WD on an ant bite...stops itching in seconds

 

[dr.livingston]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

fire ants too?

 

[salty87]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

fire ants too?

yup, my bad...fire ants are all we have

the sooner you spray after the bite, the better.

 

[abj87]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

Trailer springs are built cheaply with no wear pads(unlike auto springs) so they will squeak a little. There is nothing wrong with letting them squeak.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

Think about this,whatever you use pollutes the water every time you back the trailer in.
A waterproof marine grease like Triple Guard will stick and not wash off in the water.
WD-40 or motor oil will just leave an oil slick every time you launch.

 

[180shabah]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

Think about this,whatever you use pollutes the water every time you back the trailer in.
A waterproof marine grease like Triple Guard will stick and not wash off in the water.
WD-40 or motor oil will just leave an oil slick every time you launch.

And depending on where you go, you might run into the guy just standing at the ramp watching for the oil slick. Not a cheap fine.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

grease um wrap them in duct tape and run till tape falls off
works like a charm

 

[dr.livingston]

Re: Lubricating Leaf Springs

A trailer manufacturer recommended a product called LPS3. You can get it at most Ace Hardware stores. It sprays on like a light oil and dries to a waxy film. The manufacturer claims indoor protection against rust of a couple of years. No mention is made of outdoor protection.