Lube steering joints?

[brmurph]

What are you guys doing to lube the steering on the APEX (or any sled actually)? I am specifically talking about the ball socket joints. Should this be lubed and if so with what?

Thanks.

 

[MrSled]

WD-40 or Silicone Spray.

 

[Winderallday!]

Agree with Mr.Sled^^
Have used this stuff too, works well.

 

[RAMSOMAIR]

Fluid Film is thick and sticks well. Also used chain and cable lube but can be a bit messy.

 

[brmurph]

Thanks.. Is there anything specific to grease for hard steering? I have 2012 APEX XTX and it seems like it steers a little tough for a machine with power steering. To be fair I don't have a lot to compare against.

 

[Winderallday!]

There are some nylon or HDPE half bushings on the steering post below the riser, and also where the steering tubes/linkage transition toward the front of sled, one above the reverse mechanism and one at the front by the airbox, I always sprayed fluid film in those locations too. Parts 15 and 22 in the pic.

 

[brmurph]

There are some nylon or HDPE half bushings on the steering post below the riser, and also where the steering tubes/linkage transition toward the front of sled, one above the reverse mechanism and one at the front by the airbox, I always sprayed fluid film in those locations too. Parts 15 and 22 in the pic.

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Thanks! Can you get to these without removing the gas tank?