Greasing Joints
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,294
Likes: 1
From: Neptune Beach, FL
Greasing Joints
Anyone got a firm list of all the greased joints on our truck? Next oil change I'm getting me a grease gun and doin it myself since I change the oil anyways.. Figure with the Fumoto its a tad slower in draining so it gives me a reason to lube myself..
Also what kinda grease does everyone recommend? I assume the good ol' Tubes of Valvoline Grease would be ok? Also, whats the method for greasing? In the military they use to tell us to lube them til you see it come out a bit.. Course if anything broke the mechs just fixed it.. But i don't want that being the case on my truck lol..
Also what kinda grease does everyone recommend? I assume the good ol' Tubes of Valvoline Grease would be ok? Also, whats the method for greasing? In the military they use to tell us to lube them til you see it come out a bit.. Course if anything broke the mechs just fixed it.. But i don't want that being the case on my truck lol..
Senior User
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
"Georgetown Texas" eh? I went to school there about 30 years ago!
Re greasing, on heavy equipment if you keep it greased regularly anything more than two pumps on the handle - you're wasting grease and the excess will catch dirt.
You'll probably hear a bunch of opinions re which brand to use. Valvoline makes great products and their synthetic oil is one of the best.
Re greasing, on heavy equipment if you keep it greased regularly anything more than two pumps on the handle - you're wasting grease and the excess will catch dirt.
You'll probably hear a bunch of opinions re which brand to use. Valvoline makes great products and their synthetic oil is one of the best.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,737
Likes: 0
From: Republic of Texas
Storm, on my '06 the only zerk fittings are on the two front wheel drive yokes. In free wheeling mode you can spin the yoke until you see the fitting. The problem has been getting the fitting to take grease. Some have used a needle attachment to the grease gun to get it in the fitting. I have tried to grease mine but it doesn't go in the fitting with the normal snap on fitting.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,294
Likes: 1
From: Neptune Beach, FL
Whoa.. Lets back up.. Your sayin the only two things greaseable are the Front driveshaft and knuckles? What the hell is ford charging $100 something dollars for greasing? LOL
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,737
Likes: 0
From: Republic of Texas
Well, Un . . .
Like I said, it is hard to get the grease in those two fitting so they just charge you so they don't have to do it. . .
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
I can't find ANY grease fittings on my '08 2 wheel drive, they are all sealed. I crawled under there when I first got the truck. when I change the oil I will check again.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 1,345
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
On my 02' (which I think is very similar to the 04 in your sig) I have a factory zerk on each tie rod end and each drag link end. That's about all I could find.
I also have zerks on my rear u-joints (new spicers) and my front ball joints (new MOOGs) but those were added when I went aftermarket on those items.
I use Lucas "Red n Tacky". That's all we use at the shop. I've been told the stickier it is the longer it'll stay. I usually pump it in untill a little of the old comes out, then wipe it off.
I also have zerks on my rear u-joints (new spicers) and my front ball joints (new MOOGs) but those were added when I went aftermarket on those items.
I use Lucas "Red n Tacky". That's all we use at the shop. I've been told the stickier it is the longer it'll stay. I usually pump it in untill a little of the old comes out, then wipe it off.
