The suspension preservation thread

[ezza]

I couldnt find anything specifically for this subject so i thought this could be usefull.

What tips/tricks do people have for preserving coilovers, adjustable arms and other misc suspension parts that can seize/corrode?

[revcyanide]

This does not need it's own thread.

[ezza]

really?
I was hoping/expecting to find a thread like this, im buying adjustable arms and want to stop my coilovers and them corroding/seizing too

[dopplganger1]

anti seize

[ManoNegra]

^same here
I like to put a little antiseize in suspension bolts and wheel studs
just make sure to check torque regularly

for coilovers I like to spray the threads with a lubricant
detail with a toothbrush and wipe clean every other month or so
more often during rain season

same with arms
wipe clean and spray sphericals with lubricant

[satek]

You can use tubing from bike tires to protect the threads on the coilovers

[revcyanide]

You can use tubing from bike tires to protect the threads on the coilovers
And have them collect water and rust to shit.

[satek]

It really depends how you wrap it

[ezza]

You can use tubing from bike tires to protect the threads on the coilovers

I read that this can help keep moisture etc IN and speed up rusting :s

Anyone use copper grease? or lithium grease? i heard these are good to use too

I live in the UK, we have pretty harsh winters and the roads are salted suring winter so i need as much protection as i can get

[chiboy002]

i used lithium grease
it literally doesnt do shit except collect dirt and make a mess. fuck that shit

just wipe em down every so often, use antiseize on the threads, and for suspension arms... well you can't do much about those