MOOG balljoint??????
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MOOG balljoint??????
hey guys
as some of you guys know I just put in moog balljoints both upper and lowers the truck steers GREAT and rides smooth.
Anyway I was just wondering about the grease fittings on the upper balljoint I greased them and then I pulled the grease zert out and installed the plug. I didnt want to chance the axel taking out the grease zert.
I found a grease zert that didnt hang down as far as the one that came with the moogs but its not too much shorter maybe an 1/8inch shorter so IDK
Is everyone just leaving the plug in untill it needs greasing or has anyone had any luck with a 90* grease zert that doesnt hit. The other one that I found clears when its just sitting there in the driveway Im just worried about taking it out going down the road
THANKS in advance Benny
as some of you guys know I just put in moog balljoints both upper and lowers the truck steers GREAT and rides smooth.
Anyway I was just wondering about the grease fittings on the upper balljoint I greased them and then I pulled the grease zert out and installed the plug. I didnt want to chance the axel taking out the grease zert.
I found a grease zert that didnt hang down as far as the one that came with the moogs but its not too much shorter maybe an 1/8inch shorter so IDK
Is everyone just leaving the plug in untill it needs greasing or has anyone had any luck with a 90* grease zert that doesnt hit. The other one that I found clears when its just sitting there in the driveway Im just worried about taking it out going down the road
THANKS in advance Benny
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I just greased mine up and put the plug in. there is not enough clearance for a fitting there. Or even with a flush mount type zerk fitting you can't get the grease gun on it using the needle style end.
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I replaced my ball joints with the Moog ball joints also. I installed straight grease fittings in the upper ball joints and use a right angle grease coupler to grease them. I have no interference issues and don't have to remove the plugs at each greasing. I bought the right angle grease coupler at TSC. It works great!
Last edited by BobbyB; Jul 15, 2011 at 03:13 PM. Reason: typo
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thanks for the help guys
so if I have this straight instead of the 90* grease zert I put in a straight grease zert and then use a 90* on the grease gun
I would assume this grease zert a short one
so if I have this straight instead of the 90* grease zert I put in a straight grease zert and then use a 90* on the grease gun
I would assume this grease zert a short one
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Straight zerk up top and one of these to grease it:
Amazon.com: Lincoln Lubrication 5883 Slotted Right Angle 90 Degree Coupler: Automotive
While this is a link to Amazon many stores carry these, including farm suppliers.
Amazon.com: Lincoln Lubrication 5883 Slotted Right Angle 90 Degree Coupler: Automotive
While this is a link to Amazon many stores carry these, including farm suppliers.
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just use a 90 deg. low height fitting and take it to the bench grinder and just kiss it on the back corner....tons of room now....I have had them in there for a couple years....and I use my 4x4 on a weekly basis.
