How important is it to grease the feathering spindle.?

[Lad]

Okay the build is complete, but I can’t remember greasing the feathering spindle when pushing it through the dampers – Is it important to do this.?

More interesting is what happens if you don’t grease the spindle.?

L.

[Anthony.L]

Many people including aftermarket dampener makers say no grease. For example the directions that come with K&B dampeners say only soapy water to install, no grease.

I've tried Align dampers with and without grease, did not notice a difference.

[TheBum]

I think the grease is just to aid in installing the spindle without damaging the dampener. I didn't have any issues with an ungreased spindle either.

[AXE3D]

Some dampeners are actually rubber, petroleum based greases disolve rubber. If anything, use silicone grease on a synthetic dampener. The align dampeners quickly wear out anyway, so just buy some good ones; worth the $10.

[Mercuriell]

Lubing the spindle or dampers isn;t necessary

[BarracudaHockey]

The hard plastic aftermarket dampeners don't need grease.

Rubber dampeners need silicon grease or you will get the wobbles, especially at lower head speeds.