radflo/uca squeeky remedy???

LUCKYDUX · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 03:26 AM

What are you guys using to lube your radflos and uca. I've tried several things but it comes right back in a day or two. Had them on for around 2 years, does it get to a point that they need to be pulled out and cleaned and regreased with some sort of commercial grade lube? Any help is good help cause I'm about ready to sell to save my sanity

bobblehead · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 02:03 PM

Can you pin-point where the noise is coming from? When I had a squeaking problem with mine, it turned out that I had a prematurely worn heim joint on a UCA. Called Greg and he sent me some new, improved ones. If you're going to lube, dry lube such as graphite seems to be the way to go because you'll otherwise attract a lot of crap to the joints. From what I've read on here though, lubing seems to be a short term fix. See if you can find out if something is worn out.

LUCKYDUX · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 02:01 AM

I get all kinds of squeeks from what seems like everywhere but when I lube with something like a silicon lubricant I will spray the heim joints where the uca's connect and the top of the coilover. After that it is completely silent for a couple days and then slowly gets worse again. About day 5 it is worse than if I would have lubed nothing..even if I'm sitting still and just turn the wheel slightly it will squeek, but then slowly gets a little better, I assume because the lube has worn off.
Anyone and everyone...HELP PLEASE!!

wolfman437 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 02:04 AM

try only lubricating one at a time then drive it or rock the truck to see if its still squeeking. That way you can narrow it down and fix the problem rather then chasing it around for a few weeks.

LUCKYDUX · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 03:17 AM

but lube with what?...I obviously am touching on the right spots but the noise just creeps back

wolfman437 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 03:18 AM

Like posted in the other thread can try a chain lube found at any motorcycle store.

LUCKYDUX · #7 (**permalink**) 06-10-2010, 03:35 PM

Figured I'd update this with my expensive resolution to the problem since nothing suggested worked... buy new uca's... not real feasible, but hit a culvert with full coverage and presto.

TheOregonFront · #8 (**permalink**) 06-10-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LUCKYDUX

Figured I'd update this with my expensive resolution to the problem since nothing suggested worked... buy new uca's... not real feasible, but hit a culvert with full coverage and presto.

but in time the sqeaks will come back. why didnt you grease them instead of using silicone spray lube why didnt you try replacing bushings? buying new was kinda overkill dude lol

Zedbra · #9 (**permalink**) 06-10-2010, 03:54 PM

I have tried a few different products, and so far the best seems to be Gunk Dry Graphite lubricant. I think it must have Moly in it, as it comes out black - but I like that as it is easier to see where you have sprayed it. The lube is not broken down by water or 700f heat. Expensive, but so far, so good

LUCKYDUX · #10 (**permalink**) 06-11-2010, 10:41 AM

Good to know zed...what is moly?