Does MOOG make good ball joints?
Does MOOG make good ball joints?
Moog lower ball joints are working great , because they are greasable!!! The whole reason I went with Moog to begin with…with regular maintenance they should last a lifetime.
Can I use lithium grease on ball joints?
Being a lithium complex grease, the product can be applied to old grease on ball bearings, and it will still work great. Effectiveness is the ultimate factor that makes the grease such a good choice. Usually the joints will come with enough grease for assembly, but not enough for long term use.
What to do if your ball joint is greased?
If he is really worried about it, then he can unscrew the zerk fitting and gently squeeze the rubber until some of the greese comes out. Or not worry about it. Just a side note, you should jack the wheel off the ground when you lube it so the fresh grease gets to the frickson side of the lower ball joint.
How to grease ball joints with or without a Zerk fitting?
Instructions: 1 As with any part with a dust boot, you should check the boot. 2 Clean off the boot and joint so you can see what is going on with the boot and the seal when you begin pumping grease into it. 3 Attach the zerk needle adapter to the grease gun.
How often should I Grease my Trailer Hitch ball?
At a minimum, you should grease your hitch ball every spring and fall. However, when you do decide to reapply grease you should wipe it clean before applying a new layer of grease. It’s also a good idea to grease it before you leave on a trip.
Can a grease gun be attached to a needle?
Most needle attachments come with a plastic sheathe, so leave that on until the zerk is attached to the grease gun. A grease gun – We suggest a hand powered grease gun that will put less pressure on the seal of the ball joint and allow you to monitor how much grease is getting in the joint.
When to stop greasing a boot ball joint?
DO NOT CONTINUE GREASING ONCE YOU SEE THE BOOT SWELL. The seal that holds that grease in the ball joint can be compromised if too much pressure is applied. If this happens you will be replacing that part sooner than later.
What kind of grease to use on ball joints?
My elderly neighbor decided to grease his front end on his 06 2500 hd. Discussing it later he told me he greased the upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends till the old grease just started to ooze out of the rubber boots.
What’s the best way to clean a ball joint?
The grease zerks on many vehicle’s ball joints are almost impossible to connect to directly, even with a mini grease gun. Save the frustration and use a hose. Rag – To clean the zerk and wipe excess grease away. This will A) keep dirt and debris from collecting around the joint and B) allow any leakage to show up more quickly later down the road.
