[Pete Munroe]

Wolf, et al,

Spoke with a Energy Suspension tech this afternoon, Kevin.

Comments were that an anti-seize, either the graphite or aluminum powder type, helps quite a bit as a lube either added to, or in place of the silicone.

Also, he recommended looking at the web pages of a parts distributor, SUSPENSION RESTORATION in Modesto, CA. They stock and sell retail EVERY size Energy Suspension makes (or it is not listed in their catalogue) They generally are selling at a discount to retail.

BEST idea to modify bushing to retain lube off the web page was to
run a SAE type thread TAP through the I.D. (only!) of the poly-bushing to create grooves that retain grease.

They also suggest don't touch the metal sleeve, only the poly.

Only the black poly has the anti-squeak graphite added to the mix, the red doesn't...or, it wouldn't be red...so some materials have a specific app.

Pete