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Post by Twisty on Dec 31, 2006 21:14:52 GMT -3
this may sound dumb, BUT is there a zerk for the bottom ball joint on the dana 30? i looked but didnt notice one. only the top.
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Post by bluerocket on Dec 31, 2006 23:13:56 GMT -3
the bottom joint the zerk will get hit by the axle/ujoint. When you get new joints it comes with a zerk, to fill it and a plug to put in after. You should be able to remove the plug (located where the zerk on the top is) and then screw in a zerk. It will require removing the axle shaft. Happy newyear
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Post by Twisty on Jan 1, 2007 4:08:21 GMT -3
the bottom joint the zerk will get hit by the axle/ujoint. When you get new joints it comes with a zerk, to fill it and a plug to put in after. You should be able to remove the plug (located where the zerk on the top is) and then screw in a zerk. It will require removing the axle shaft. Happy newyear great...that sounds like fun!! thanks bobby
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Post by ayoung on Jan 2, 2007 1:13:51 GMT -3
my new ball joints just got the first and only grease they will ever see, well the bottom one at least
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Post by Twisty on Jan 2, 2007 1:23:11 GMT -3
how do you expect them to wear when compared to the tops that DO get grease?
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Post by bluerocket on Jan 2, 2007 10:04:11 GMT -3
you can grease them, its just more effort.
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Post by dsgray16 on Jan 2, 2007 13:28:37 GMT -3
to answser your original question, stock lower ball joints do NOT have grease zerks. if they are shot you should replace them, most replacement lower ball joints do have a grease zerk fitting.
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Post by Twisty on Jan 2, 2007 16:47:43 GMT -3
they are not shot (yet). i was just greasing the steering, and front driveshaft and was not able to locate a zerk for the bottom ball joints. thanks a lot for the help guys.
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