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Old 05-04-2017, 01:55 PM
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Default Suspension lubrication

On my 'new' 1996 GT surprised to see no grease fittings in ball joints or anywhere! Any way to add some or any other ideas how to get some grease in those areas? My 50k mile original is just starting to show need for grease and we don't want to replace at this point. Thanks.
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Old 05-04-2017, 02:00 PM
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Greasing ball joints is a thing of the past although you can buy replacements with fittings. But then you would have to replace them anyway.
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Old 05-04-2017, 02:06 PM
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Yeah, only aftermarket replacements will in some cases have zerk fittings. The parts are so cheap these days it's easier to replace them about once a decade than getting around under the car to grease them every year.
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Old 05-10-2017, 08:41 AM
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Grease fittingless ball joints are made with a self lubing liner and sealed for life so no dirt / grit get's pumped in with new grease every few K miles. Seals don't get ballooned / stretched out of shape either.
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