Wet Bolts

[tkkmcjo]

Not a newbie (this is our 3rd fiver), but I’m a retired “white collar” guy with limited knowledge on many things mechanical. Also, this is the first 5th wheel we’ve owned with “greasable” wet bolts. So here goes...
How often should I grease the wet bolts on my Montana HC and, is there a specific kind of grease I should use, or just general purpose? (we live in a moderate climate that in winter will only drop to, or below, freezing about 5-7 days a year, not in a row, and will hit 105-108 about the same number of days during the summer. Otherwise a fairly temperate climate with low humidity). Thanks!

[team bradfield]

Every 3 months or 3,000 miles, I use Lucas Red & Tacky on wet bolts and wheel bearings

[Hblick48]

Still need to inspect bronze bushings, even if you keep them greased. Just had to replace spring eye bushings (7 out of 8 worn through) after around 12,000 miles.

[Ram Montana High Country]

Wet bolts are better than the alternative. B4 changing to IS suspension, did it monthly just to make sure.

[speedster100]

As much as you want too, no seals to worry about. They'll still wear out the bushings but it took 5 yrs for that to happen when greasing them about 4 times a yr average. Usually in the spring just prior to returning home to Ontario from Florida, once or twice during the summer and just before leaving for Florida in the fall....