I stumbled across a thread in a truck forum where people were using AT-205 Reseal to restore and lubicate suspension bushings. I'm aware that it has a pretty good track record of swelling transmission seals and even being used in motor oil to reduce engine oil seal leaks. That's more of an internal use and the seals are constantly soaked. Spraying it on bushing is something new to me and I was wondering if anyone here has used this product to restore/lube old/dry bushings. Seems like it would have to be used pretty liberally to have any effect. I ask because the bushings on my 02 Frontier PU appear pretty dry and I'm too lazy and not looking forward to replacing them at the moment. Thinking about using it to buy some time if it is a magic elixir.
AT-205 Reseal for bushings?
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^ Why on earth would you mix it with oil, which damages (rubber) bushings and would reduce absorption rate of the AT-205 to begin with?
Otherwise can we get a link to this truck forum where they're using it? I'd think that if they're having success then it's worth a try. I've seen a few people claim it worked for them in the past but don't recall where (the posts are). Even if it swells the rubber and that helps, it's not going to mend cracks in the bushing.
Otherwise can we get a link to this truck forum where they're using it? I'd think that if they're having success then it's worth a try. I've seen a few people claim it worked for them in the past but don't recall where (the posts are). Even if it swells the rubber and that helps, it's not going to mend cracks in the bushing.
I use it once a year on my CV boots and in my engine bay. There is a micro hose in my engine bay that is notorious for cracking as it has a flow reducer plug pushed through the hose to mid hose position and I have seen many people on the forum having cracking issues at the bulge point after 3 years. Mine is still fine after 7 years of once a year AT-205 application.
Ok mix it with water, armor all what ever. Is straight to stong who knows.
Maybe Liqui-Moly Motor Oil Saver might be a better one to use 
JHZR2
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Do you want to lubricate them (implies motion of the bushing against something), or restore them (implies increasing thickness to original)? Two different things imo.
It would be nice if both were possible. I guess I'm just trying to extend their life to the degree possible which I assume means their function as well. As I get older (almost 77) I'm finding that these projects get harder and harder for me to do so I'm looking for the easy/easier way out if there is one. I 'm fully aware that replacing all the front suspension bushings is the real answer and something I personally would do if I were 10 years younger. I'm having trouble justifying the cost to have someone else do it now. It's a 24 year old truck albeit with very low mileage (79K miles). Steering isn't sloppy and front tire wear is even so I'm hoping the bushing are still doing their jobs but not sure for how much longer.
Mix it with nothing, applying straight to bushings, only a small amount will adhere and be left behindl, unlike when it's added to oil for engine seals where it stays around continually treating them.
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