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steering knuckle paint?

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:43 am
by 06boblee
Should you paint the inside of the steering knuckle? If so, what kind of paint?

Re: steering knuckle paint?

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:46 am
by NAM VET
well, it would seem to me that it can't be seen, and besides, with all the grease in there it is not likely to rust. Then too, perhaps the grease or friction will abrade the paint, leading to more flakes and particles mixed in the the lubrication. But it is your truck.

Back from the Rolex 24, our 15th year, went in my son't Elise. About 360 miles each way. Always a good time.

NAM VET

Re: steering knuckle paint?

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:14 am
by Tom P
06boblee wrote:Should you paint the inside of the steering knuckle? If so, what kind of paint?
You can, but not necessary.

If you do you need to use Glyptol paint .

That's the Red coating used in gear boxes etc.

Tom

Re: steering knuckle paint?

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:46 am
by 06boblee
Thanks, I'll just leave it bare-- I have plenty more stuff to paint!