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May 21, 2017 | 11:51 PM

#16

Louisville Joe

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Originally Posted by Anthony W

There are 8 total on the front end of the 2017 F450. Have not checked the rear end for some odd reason. I grease em every oil change, and I just did my third a few weeks back.

Yes, our 2012 F-550's have zerk fittings on the ball joints. I guess Ford only uses the junk ball joints on the 250's and 350's. There is your proof the ball joints with zerk fittings are stronger.

May 22, 2017 | 04:41 AM

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JeepPuller

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Originally Posted by kry226

My last truck was like this. It started with two from the factory. When I was done with it, it had eleven.

Was the trucks nickname "Spinal Tap"?

May 22, 2017 | 07:50 AM

#18

troverman

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It's interesting how the only two greaseable joints are the axle joints which frequently don't move for months on end, sometimes longer.

May 22, 2017 | 10:11 AM

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k7lvo

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Originally Posted by Louisville Joe

Yes, our 2012 F-550's have zerk fittings on the ball joints. I guess Ford only uses the junk ball joints on the 250's and 350's. There is your proof the ball joints with zerk fittings are stronger.

Or, (typically) commercial (more apt to get routine maintenance) vs. consumer applications.

May 22, 2017 | 04:15 PM

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kry226

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Originally Posted by JeepPuller

Was the trucks nickname "Spinal Tap"?

No, why?

I just replaced all those "maintenance free" ball joints and u-joints when they wore out with greaseable joints. An aftermarket steering brace added an extra zirk too.