Do Reese Friction Sway Control Pads Need to be Lubricated

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do I need to grease these pads dont say in the manual I wouldnt think so but just have to check

asked by: Jason

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No you will not grease or otherwise lubricate the Reese friction sway control pads # 58512. Doing so would severely reduce the functionality and you would basically have no sway control!

expert reply by: Michael H

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