power running board

[jljbtm]

My RH running board is very slow and sometimes it comes halfway out the reverses back.
I have to figure out what to do with it because my old "best friend" dog uses it to get in?
I'm thinking its the pivot pins that need lube?

 

[DanAR]

Most seem to recommend spraying the pivot points with silicon spray periodically to avoid seizing. But since trouble has already started I think I would use a good penetrating lube and see if that doesn’t solve the problem.

 

[Dean2]

I spray mine with silicone after every wash. Since yours have already stiffened, get some cable creep and spray the joints down well. Seafoam makes one called Deep Creep. Once they are freed up, us Silicone regularly.

 

[markabby]

i use WD40 periodically

 

[Dean2]

i use WD40 periodically

Problem with WD is as it dries it gums up and it attracts dirt. It is a good penetrating solvent and Water Displacer, which is what WD actually stands for, but a lousy lubricant.

 

[CanRebel]

I agree with the above, once it get it working. Use Silcone grease with PTFE.

Super Lube, US company makes many different types. Example

https://www.amazon.ca/Super-Lube-91003-Silicone-High-Dielectric/dp/B002KH0YDY/ref=asc_df_B002KH0YDY/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706848243077&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12848484548964404773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000828&hvtargid=pla-369951719271&psc=1&mcid=9d329f3734d9368ebd3184e3afcede96&gad_source=1

 

[jawzs2]

I use the same stuff I use on my RV slide outs

https://www.amazon.com/CRC-Industrial-Performance-Lubricant-weight/dp/B000P1E7ZS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NJOIGDOZL470&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxJHtS0Qe6ZCYAY2RAshRXbaJ_bkr9PkabMUACcGG2zIl-KyW3N10EVZjxYlUJwEXIYvyFL8NtKAZvBKhsJE8w93KBnBzSz_d0t6URqlB56cU210c_RobuROe1zvvuJsc27UWIj7PymLNwMJoJ0uJzXiAmsK5K58n2uyuJQfl05mzWKz2YPilWrS6IIcyQ-rvYVw2fd3KpCsaP0wvaDGUnX9_Us6ru6V4I4R4WLRoG8.4DxcNI66yuPb533fTrZON58M_9w7p3eDWWO0OJE6-bQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=CRC%2BPower%2BLube%2BIndustrial%2BHigh%2BPerformance%2BLubricant%2BWith%2BPTFE&qid=1732389143&sprefix=crc%2Bpower%2Blube%2Bindustrial%2Bhigh%2Bperformance%2Blubricant%2Bwith%2Bptfe%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1&th=1

 

[markabby]

Problem with WD is as it dries it gums up and it attracts dirt. It is a good penetrating solvent and Water Displacer, which is what WD actually stands for, but a lousy lubricant.

going on 4+ years i've never has a problem with using wd40. besides, i wash the truck once a week whether it needs it or not...including the under carriage

 

[Dean2]

going on 4+ years i've never has a problem with using wd40. besides, i wash the truck once a week whether it needs it or not...including the under carriage

Do whatever ypu like, but it doesn't change the fact there are much better lubes. Like you, I wash mine regularly, never leave it dirty. That regular washing will keep the gumming of the WD40 to a minimum. Regular washing, all by itself helps a whole bunch with keeping stuff working right.

I lube door hinges, weather stripping etc with silicone. Like you, I used to use WD40 years ago. Silicone doesn't mess with electronics and it helps keep weatherstripping soft and pliable. I think if you give it a try you will like it too. All the best.

 

[markabby]

Do whatever ypu like, but it doesn't change the fact there are much better lubes. Like you, I wash mine regularly, never leave it dirty. That regular washing will keep the gumming of the WD40 to a minimum. Regular washing, all by itself helps a whole bunch with keeping stuff working right.

I lube door hinges, weather stripping etc with silicone. Like you, I used to use WD49 years ago. Silicone doesn't mess with electronics and it helps keep weatherstripping soft and pliable. I think if you give it a try you will like it too. All the best.

WD40 makes a silicone spray lube...maybe i'll try that

 

[DannyD]

Thank you for that thread
That perfectly answers my question. Have the same problem on my Jan 21 Longhorn just starting last week. Wash the car regularly including spraying down the running boards and hinges but never lubed the hinges. I will flush them out first and then lube them with Silicon / PTFE.
Ha: first thought there is something wrong with the switch in the door. Because if I open the door really slowly it works (still...).

 

[BossHogg]

Mopar has a TSB (attached) on the powered running boards. I use dry lubricant on mine.