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Old 01-09-2022, 09:58 PM   #1
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Default greasing new springs

just bought new springs for the roadster and was wondering whats best to lubricate between the leaves the gentleman that i purchased them from suggested high temp wheel bearing grease just want some input from other folks on the barn.
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Old 01-09-2022, 10:35 PM   #2
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I'm not sure it is necessary if they are new, maybe some oil.
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Old 01-10-2022, 01:07 AM   #3
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I used a graphite impregnated paint for springs. Very happy with the results.. There have been several threads here which discuss this.
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Old 01-10-2022, 08:49 AM   #4
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Slip plate. Grease is a no no because it attracts dirt and will quickly be pushed out.
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Old 01-10-2022, 08:49 AM   #5
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The graphite paint works well and will not make a mess. If you use grease, make or purchase wraps for the springs. Ford had these as after market items. High end cars used them.
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Old 01-10-2022, 08:59 AM   #6
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Old 01-10-2022, 10:12 AM   #7
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Use slip plate, no grease and spring covers.

That's what i did and I am very happy.
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Old 01-10-2022, 10:30 AM   #8
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Slip Plate and covers. No squeaks in 6,000 miles.
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Old 01-10-2022, 10:44 AM   #9
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Slip plate.
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Old 01-10-2022, 09:11 PM   #10
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Thanks guys for all the input its greatly appreciated
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Old 01-10-2022, 10:19 PM   #11
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I just bought a new front spring from Asprings. I used Slip-plate also. NAPPA has 1 quart cans at a reasonable price.
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Old 01-11-2022, 12:08 AM   #12
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What do you all think was used on new cars from the factory?
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Old 01-11-2022, 01:02 AM   #13
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Spring covers were an assessory? Victor Page describes the Ford spring covers inpregnated with graphite lubricant.
Slip plate plus the covers would be the present day equivalent IMO.

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Old 01-11-2022, 09:05 AM   #14
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What is slip plate?
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Old 01-11-2022, 09:08 AM   #15
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Google Slip Plate
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_3...&gclsrc=aw.ds&
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Old 01-11-2022, 10:41 AM   #16
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You can get it in a spray can also.
https://www.amazon.com/Slip-Plate-Pl...s%2C434&sr=8-2
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Old 01-11-2022, 07:11 PM   #17
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If you can't find Slip-Plate, MolyKote spray works even better. It can be had on the internet or industrial supply stores.
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Old 01-12-2022, 08:06 PM   #18
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https://www.amazon.com/SLIP-Plate-No...s%2C141&sr=8-2
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Old 01-13-2022, 09:16 AM   #19
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I used the spray. 1 can is enough.
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Old 01-13-2022, 09:39 AM   #20
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