Grease fittings on 1/2 ton ball joints......

[ColAdo82K5]

Hey,
I'm pressing new joints into my flattops, and am wondering what to do for the top ball joint grease fitting. It comes with a plug, and the 45degree bend one that is seen in this picture...
http://community.webshots.com/photo/61561424/121637254yQNhNn
But, that fitting doesn't seem to clear the actual axle shaft and u-joint.
What are the opinions and options ?
Blake

 

[heavy4x4]

Put the zerk in, grease the balljoint, take the zerk out, and put the plug in. That's what I did, and as far as I know, that's all you can do. Just throw one of the grease zerks in your toolbox so next time you've got the front axle torn down you can grease them again.

 

[thatK30guy]

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Put the zerk in, grease the balljoint, take the zerk out, and put the plug in. That's what I did, and as far as I know, that's all you can do. Just throw one of the grease zerks in your toolbox so next time you've got the front axle torn down you can grease them again.

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Yep, thats the way to do it! /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[ColAdo82K5]

thanks !

 

[az-k5]

My moogs have the upper joint fitting offset to the back (on the beval) and you can leave the greese fitting on all the time with no problems. The spicers I used to have did not have this set up though. /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

 

[Steve_87K5]

Moogs I put in are same as az-k5s...you can leave the zerk in. But, both joints loosened up on me. I thought I had done it right. Why do they loosen up and is retightening the answer? Do they need more torque than the install specs say?

 

[Can Can]

You can also buy a low profile grease fitting that incorporates a spring loaded check ball. They require a special needle in order to grease them. I installed them on my front u-joints so I wouldn't have to do the plug removal thing.

 

[seslick77]

Ran into the same problem. I picked up one of those needle grease gun tips and went around the joint boot. Not sure how well it worked though. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif