Best way to preserve front shock mount bottoms?

[Y-me]

Hello all,

What to do about keeping corrosion off of lower front shock mounts?

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[Ga Blue Knight]

Best to just not look at them. They will corrode if you ride in rain on roads that had been salted in the past. I always hose off my RS after a messy ride before putting it to sleep in the garage. You could use some spray silicone, but it will not last and could get on the tires.

 

[WackyDan]

Nothing. I wouldn't even spray them with anything as that just makes more of a mess and may actually degrade the shock bushing depending what you spray it with.

I suppose you could find some other hardware that was better plated to fasten them with as long at the fasteners were rated the same hardness.

I replaced mine with OEM BRP bolts when I replaced my shocks... and only the shafts had corrosion.

 

[pro10is]

You could try Mercury Corrosion Guard (available at boat stores). However once a year you should remove it and then reapply as it attracts dust and will look dull. It does a fantastic job at preventing corrosion though and is very tenacious. It will not degrade rubber.

 

[Y-me]

Thanks!

Thanks!

You could try Mercury Corrosion Guard (available at boat stores). However once a year you should remove it and then reapply as it attracts dust and will look dull. It does a fantastic job at preventing corrosion though and is very tenacious. It will not degrade rubber.
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