I Knew I Was In Trouble When Mechanic
#1
I Knew I Was In Trouble When Mechanic
....said "those are the original front suspension parts and there's no way you can lubricate them because they are a closed system - that's why there are no grease fittings on them"........what the crap, over........
#2
RE: I Knew I Was In Trouble When Mechanic
Most factory suspension components are factory lubed and greased. You can however drill holes for zerk fittings, to make them greasable. But if theyre worn out, replace them with some high performance stuff. Itll probably cost teh same as factory replacement stuff.
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#3
RE: I Knew I Was In Trouble When Mechanic
They have a small plug in the bottom and I remember reading somewhere that you can pop the plugs out, install a grease fitting, and lubricate the part. Every hear of that?
#4
RE: I Knew I Was In Trouble When Mechanic
Exactly what parts are you guys talking about? I though the control arms and such have grease fittings? However, when i took off my 66 control arms, there where small bolts in place of the grease fittings, on the upper control arm bushings.... weird.
#6
RE: I Knew I Was In Trouble When Mechanic
Ball joints should definatley have grease fittings on them. I don't really agree with your mechanics statments. Usually the old cars are filled with grease fittings everywhere and the new ones are the ones that are sealed.
#7
RE: I Knew I Was In Trouble When Mechanic
Balljoints, tierod ends, etc. Basically all the greasable parts on a multi-link steering system. And the "shop" name for the grease fittings are zerk fittings.
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#9
RE: I Knew I Was In Trouble When Mechanic
replace because you said its the original equipment and then install 90 degree zerk grease fittings ont them and grease em up every couple of years(?) i think or so recommended. then drive it like you stole it