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04-19-2020, 12:27 AM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: California
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| Lube for squeaky axel shaft joints
I'm looking for a lubricant for my TRX6 axel dog bone/CVD (I don't know which one it is) joints that squeak a lot. I'm using WD-40 silicone spray lubricant, which works, but doesn't last very long. What lubricant should I use? I run in pretty dusty/dirt-y conditions most of the time, and I don't really want something that the dirt can stick on to. I found something called WD40 PTFE spray, which forms a layer of really slippery material. I don't know if it's effective for squeaking though. Any recommendations? Thanks! |
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04-19-2020, 12:37 AM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Texas
Posts: 870
| Re: Lube for squeaky axel shaft joints
Pinewood derby dry graphite is the only thing i have used for years on everything but gears. It keeps things crazy smooth, polished and clean.
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04-19-2020, 10:58 AM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Santa Maria, CA
Posts: 1,751
| Re: Lube for squeaky axel shaft joints
I have a small squeeze bottle of "Tri Flow" , which is a PTFE lube that I use on heim/spherical joints on my 1:1's, and it keeps the squeeks at bay for a long time. I run in dry/dusty conditions the majority of the time and haven't noticed it attracting dirt, at least, not enough to bother me. I'd give that WD40 PTFE a shot.
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04-19-2020, 11:03 AM | #4 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 1,912
| Re: Lube for squeaky axel shaft joints
I use Fluid-Film. It is a great lanolin based general purpose lubricant/preservative available from any auto parts store.
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04-22-2020, 06:54 AM | #5 |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: Lube for squeaky axel shaft joints
I use silicone spray lube. That WD-40 PTFE stuff looks like it should work.
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04-22-2020, 08:26 AM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Murphy
Posts: 733
| Re: Lube for squeaky axel shaft joints
I use Purple Extreme on all the moving parts of my RC's except the bearings. When dry it doesn't attract dirt, can't really say if it will stop your squeak. A little pricey but I've been using the same bottle for about 3+ years now. I put it in a small applicator bottle to make it easier to handle.
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