Spray lube for squeeks?

[rtpassini]

This thing sounds like a wreck going down the road. Is there a good waterproof lube that I can basically spray the whole thing down with?

 

[NYBo]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

You can try something like PB Blaster, but the effects are going to be temporary.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

Pics of your trailer would help. The only thing that comes to mind, are leaf spings.???

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

I like to use a graphite spray that drys in place from NAPA. It helps and protects things.

 

[matt167]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

If the springs creak, you can get slider material from hotrod suppliers and other places. Put it between the leaves and they won't squeak. I can't remember the exact name of the stuff but I know that speedway motors sells or did sell it.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

Ayuh,.... Search up, "Fluid Film",....

It'll protect from rustin', 'n stop the squeaks,...

 

[rtpassini]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

I'm not sure if its the leafs or not, ill spray everything down and go from there. It seems to be great for other stuff, so i'll use it on my snowblower this winter too.

 

[Ming15237]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

PLEASE, don't spray everything down, narrow your problem down first by spraying things down individually, that way you know where to concentrate your efforts. If it is just leaf springs the fix is simple, otherwise more in depth efforts are needed. Fluid Film is good stuff give it a try.

 

[robert graham]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

I use white spray lithium grease to spray on springs, shackles, bolts,nut threads, etc., protect from corrosion...it's cheap, easy to apply and stays on there a long time....extra good for salt water usage....

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

Amen to white lithium grease.

However, it is thick and may not get into deep spots. But something like PB blaster or WD40 will do more harm than good; they are penetrating and "water drying" products that may remove rust/corrosion but leave the metal exposed. So if you suspect a spot like that, go for something heavier that coats, like the old 3in1 oil.
Spray silicone is a good protector, more viscious than lithium.

But really, squeaking is just part of the ride. Best cure is the volume knob on the radio!

 

[Fed]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

I bought a can of lithium spray just to do my steering tube and now it's my new best friend that I use everywhere.
My new plan is to put a tiny 90 degree bend in a spare nozzle tube and use it to grease my trailer rollers while the boat is still on it.

 

[foodfisher]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

Yep, find the squeek and fix it.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

Replace the shackle bolts with greaseable type. Thats likely where the noises are coming from.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

But really, squeaking is just part of the ride. Best cure is the volume knob on the radio

Yep, boat trailers and vanity don't play well together :laugh:

 

[ONEGA]

Re: Spray lube for squeeks?

This thing sounds like a wreck going down the road.

Badly worn bushings and rust build up on spring bolts is most likely your problem. You may or may not see the bushing condition depending on your leaf spring design. Remove one and you will be amazed what you see. Another spots to look at would be bolts x-members hang on if you have single bolt design for tilting there.
Spring bolts rust to the point inside the bushing that sometimes you need a torch to melt the worn bushing to get them out.
Have done 3 trailers this season and quite a few before.