I am in the process of restoring the leaf springs suspension on my '81 BJ42 and somebody recommended I should grease the leaf springs. I've searched the forum and the internet and came across divergent opinions on this matter:
NO, you should never grease or oil the leaf springs because petroleum based oil will cause premature fatigue to the type of steel used in the springs. Also, grease / oil will attract dirt and keep it there rubbing the springs
Source: Lubricating Leaf Springs - EATON Detroit Spring - https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/lubricatingleafsprings/
YES, you should grease the leaf springs because grease and oil protect the steel (for example ball bearings, valve springs) and you get a better ride after that.
Several websites recommend this, not sure this one is the best example : Cleaning and checking leaf springs - https://www.howacarworks.com/suspension/cleaning-and-checking-leaf-springs
What do you think?
NO, you should never grease or oil the leaf springs because petroleum based oil will cause premature fatigue to the type of steel used in the springs. Also, grease / oil will attract dirt and keep it there rubbing the springs
Source: Lubricating Leaf Springs - EATON Detroit Spring - https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/lubricatingleafsprings/
YES, you should grease the leaf springs because grease and oil protect the steel (for example ball bearings, valve springs) and you get a better ride after that.
Several websites recommend this, not sure this one is the best example : Cleaning and checking leaf springs - https://www.howacarworks.com/suspension/cleaning-and-checking-leaf-springs
What do you think?