Is Lubrication Required for the Roller Pin on the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Slipper Spring System

Published 10/11/2018

Question:

How is the slipper end of the spring that rests inside the center boxinch lubricated to prevent wear? The springs look like the ride on a hollow brass roller that itself rides on a bolt. Is this a wet bolt system? What about lateral forces when turning? It would seem that the thin vertical sides of the slipper springs would be forced against the inside surface of the center box. Is there any lubrication at these surfaces or is it strictly metal on metal?

asked by: Orval

Expert Reply:

I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster and they stated that the roller pin on the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Slipper Spring Systems do not require lubrication. They stated that if you felt it were necessary, you could add some grease to it but this would be more for noise reduction than wear prevention. The bolt that holds the roller pin in place is not a wet bolt nor does it need to be. The roller pin does not act like a bearing, therefore does not require lubrication. It only rotates back and forth a few degrees. The friction will be needed to slow the roller pin.

In regards to lateral force, there shouldn't be any more with this system then there would be on a standard slipper spring suspension system. The axles themselves do not turn, they track so lateral force is very minimal.

expert reply by: Conner L