Power running board maintenance

Hey All,

did a couple searches to see if I could find an obvious thread for power running board maintenance but didn’t find what I was looking for quickly...

anyway, what are you all doing for maintaining/lubricating your power running boards? I noticed my drivers side has a squeak it hasn’t made before so figured it was time to lubricate. I put mud flaps on and it gets washed regularly to keep the snow and salt off as much as possible. Now looking to lube the joints so hopefully I can ward off failure that seems common.

WD-40 I assume is too thin and may attract more crud. Grease I assume can’t be used because the hinges don’t disassemble (I assume, haven’t looked). Silicone lubricant on the pins the best option?

Thanks!

Aaron

MxRacer965 said:

Hey All,

did a couple searches to see if I could find an obvious thread for power running board maintenance but didn’t find what I was looking for quickly...

anyway, what are you all doing for maintaining/lubricating your power running boards? I noticed my drivers side has a squeak it hasn’t made before so figured it was time to lubricate. I put mud flaps on and it gets washed regularly to keep the snow and salt off as much as possible. Now looking to lube the joints so hopefully I can ward off failure that seems common.

WD-40 I assume is too thin and may attract more crud. Grease I assume can’t be used because the hinges don’t disassemble (I assume, haven’t looked). Silicone lubricant on the pins the best option?

Thanks!

Aaron

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Not sure y it’s an issue on these new ones but I’ve had my expedition for 4 years now (2016) and not once had to lubricate the boards. Just keep them clean and free of dirt and debris when you wash it

Do a search over on the 3rd gen forum. Many use a motorcycle chain lube, especially those of us in the salt belt. The only issue I have had is the passenger side moving a bit jerky. Lubed it up and been fine since then. Good luck!

I pitched WD40 years ago. I use this Fluid Film for just about everything now.

Gun Lube and the blood of my enemies!

armoredsaint said:

Gun Lube and the blood of my enemies!

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What about the lamentations of their women?

Sprayed the front hinges pretty liberally with Maxima Chain Wax, which is what I use on my motocross bike chains. Hasn’t cured the squeak. Though I just drove in the rain and it was gone. Guess I just haven’t gotten the lube where it needs to be...

I like Tri-Flow. It’s super light and can get into almost anything. They also make a pin point applicator so you don’t make a huge mess.


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Fozzy said:

I like Tri-Flow. It’s super light and can get into almost anything. They also make a pin point applicator so you don’t make a huge mess.


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I second Tri-Flow. A professional bicycle rider turned me onto it years ago. Like Fozzy says, it penetrates anything.

That’s what she said!

This might work so it doesn’t wash off or collect grime.

https://www.triflowlubricants.com/product/tri-flow-superior-dry-lubricant/

Tri-Flow® Superior Dry Lubricant is an elite formula created for dry and dusty conditions. The drip bottle application, with a convenient straw, allows for deep penetration in hard to reach moving parts. Featuring paraffin wax and high-grade petroleum oil to allow the lube to go on wet, but then set up in a dry, ‘wax-like’ film so it will not attract or absorb grit and grime. Perfect for dry, dirty, dusty conditions, while still providing adequate wet weather performance. Holds up to extreme pressures and resists water wash-off. Provides incredible efficiency without attracting an excessive amount of contaminants.

Highway driving in heavy rain has "fixed" my drivers side that would half deploy and then come back up. I love tri flow for bike chains, going to give some Boeshield T-9 (also great ****) treatment to mine now because that is what I have on hand...