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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 09:37 AM
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how bad is this?

 
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 09:40 AM
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Just pull it apart, clean it, grease it, and put a new boot on.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 10:04 AM
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Use a grease with teflon in it.

Do you have a clunk at a stop and take off? It is probably this. Should get better with the grease.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 10:08 AM
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The recommended lube for that slip joint is this XG-8.
Amazon.com: Genuine Ford Fluid XG-8 PTFE Lubricant - 3 oz.: Automotive Amazon.com: Genuine Ford Fluid XG-8 PTFE Lubricant - 3 oz.: Automotive
And of course a new boot.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 02:04 AM
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Subscribing as a reminder, I need to grease mine.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 07:28 AM
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Subscribed. Thanks for pointing this out so that other users can check theirs.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 08:02 AM
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I think he is asking about the splines showing? Or the fact it's missing the boot.

Does the X have a lift?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 1 Excursion camper
I think he is asking about the splines showing? Or the fact it's missing the boot.

Does the X have a lift?
At this point I'm not sure. Springs don't look stock but otherwise probably no lift. I'm getting ready to change the springs so I'll work on this then also. The joint feels loose and there is a clunk from this i believe. I'll post the part number on the boot when i order it probably tonight.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by WE3ZS
The recommended lube for that slip joint is this XG-8.
Amazon.com: Genuine Ford Fluid XG-8 PTFE Lubricant - 3 oz.: Automotive
And of course a new boot.
Ty ordered this!
 
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