Squeaky heim joints

jirwin

jirwin

Goblin Guru
I'll have to ask my dad. When I first got it street legal I drove it to his place and we noticed it squeaking. He put some WD40-esque spray lubricant on it and it hasn't squeaked since. It wasn't WD-40 though. Might have been chain lube lol.
 
jirwin

jirwin

Goblin Guru
jirwin said:
I'll have to ask my dad. When I first got it street legal I drove it to his place and we noticed it squeaking. He put some WD40-esque spray lubricant on it and it hasn't squeaked since. It wasn't WD-40 though. Might have been chain lube lol.
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It was chain lube. Its meant to cling so that makes some sorta sense
 
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Dsteinhorst

Well-Known Member
Wet lube works, but is generally not advised because of dirt issues and potential incompatibility with the working elements of the joint.

I've had 3 of my heims loosen up and start clunking. I bought higher quality ones from a local race shop. Replaced in pairs. Have not had those start making noise.

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trophy1

Member
I used WD40 and haven't had an issue. Once a year I do a total maintenance on it which includes the WD40. No squeaks yet!
 
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