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alexiskai · 08-17-2019, 02:16 PM

I want to try to improve ride and correct a slight lean by lubricating the springs without removing them. I know the "right" way is to take the springs out and check them, but I don't want to spend the time/money.

Since I haven't done this before, I was hoping somebody could take a look at this planned sequence and tell me if I'm missing anything or creating problems. I'm planning to do the whole sequence once for the front springs and once for the rear.

Detach shock arms and brake rods
Jack up the frame maybe a foot
Jack stands under the frame on both sides
Remove hanger nuts to detach the spring from the frame
Remove visible grime from spring leaves
Apply generous treatment of Kano Penephite, possibly using a screwdriver head to get between the leaves
Reinstall hanger nuts carefully using a torque wrench in a cross pattern
Lower everything back down
Install oiled spring cover (from Snyder's)
Reattach brake rods and shock arms (good time to check the shocks too)

Does this look OK? Any improvements?

08-17-2019, 02:16 PM	#1
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,357	Sanity check on lubing springs in place I want to try to improve ride and correct a slight lean by lubricating the springs without removing them. I know the "right" way is to take the springs out and check them, but I don't want to spend the time/money. Since I haven't done this before, I was hoping somebody could take a look at this planned sequence and tell me if I'm missing anything or creating problems. I'm planning to do the whole sequence once for the front springs and once for the rear. Detach shock arms and brake rods Jack up the frame maybe a foot Jack stands under the frame on both sides Remove hanger nuts to detach the spring from the frame Remove visible grime from spring leaves Apply generous treatment of Kano Penephite, possibly using a screwdriver head to get between the leaves Reinstall hanger nuts carefully using a torque wrench in a cross pattern Lower everything back down Install oiled spring cover (from Snyder's) Reattach brake rods and shock arms (good time to check the shocks too) Does this look OK? Any improvements?