Underbody Lubrication and Protection.

[ghagan]

Firstly, I hope this is the correct area to post this.. Im sure someone will tell me it not.

And it may be a silly question but here goes ...... What should I use to lubricate and / or protect all the rubber bits under the truck. there are lots of tie rod ends, sway bar connectors, etc that are all rubber and are looking to be a little tired, dry and possibly even cracking. I have heard of people just hitting with CRC or WD40 but Im sure that being rubber that isn't all that good for them long term..

Is a silicone spray or lanolin based spray better, worse or same.?

Look forward to the helpful reply's ...

[MudRunnerTD]

Can't hurt. Lanolin spray is good.

All the tie rod ends have grease nipples and should be serviced regularly along with the Uni joints in the front and rear drive shafts.

[Covo71]

I just used lanolin as it doesn't affect ant rubbers or plastics. Drove down from Bathurst to Wollongong and all the little squeaks are gone.

[BigRAWesty]

If it has a grease nipper, grease it..
I personally use a high impact grease, will find out which one when home..
And use quality oils in the diffs and gearboxes.
As for rust protection there are a few different options.
Simple spray of lanotech spray, or you can use chassis black paint.
Or you can use a bitumen rubber based paint, much thicker, but messier to apply..
Imo a better option though..