Re: Sealed Ball Joints was: brown goo on my wheel

From: GS- (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Wed Jan 12 2000 - 15:27:01 EST


I've installed zerks on tie rod ends and they were self
tapping as long as the hole was correct. I might try this
with ball joints. Good idea about another pressure/grease
relief hole.

GS -

Wisotzkey, Rich wrote:
>
> GS,
> If you can figure a way to get jerk fittings in there, do it. It will
> definetly help.
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
> P.S. Remember though; what goes in, must come out! Don't forget to also
> drill a hole for the old grease to escape from.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GS- [mailto:GSWillhite@ualr.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 12:17 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Sealed Ball Joints was: DML: brown goo on my wheel
>
> You know I wonder if anyone has tried to drill a few holes
> and add some zerks? Stupid maybe, maybe not? If it can be
> done, I would do it. Not sure it would help them now at
> 30K tho.
>
> GS -



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