Re: DML Digest V5 #662

From: Guy Pellicciaro (blkdg3@cox.net)
Date: Fri Dec 13 2002 - 18:14:58 EST


Jay,

I think what Shane meant to say was, you'll have to drill a hole in the
joint to screw
in a zerk fitting.

Guy

 ----- Original Message -----
> Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 20:00:50 -0800
> From: "jay & dana" <jay&dana@telus.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Ball Joints
>
> I have a 97 Dak, but what your saying is that on the 92's on the upper
ball
> joints that if they are not fitted with the Zerk fittings you can unscrew
> the top of this joint and purchase a new one that has the Zerk fitting
> attachment built in? I've looked at mine and they are all one piece and
> unfortunately there is nothing that will unscrew to replace with an
> aftermarket piece. I wish there was. Anyone with a 97 done this?
>
> Thanks
> Jay
>
>
> From: "Shane Craven" <shanec@SPIE.org>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: December 12, 2002 10:07 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Ball Joints
>
>
> >
> > You can buy zerks (grease fittings) that screw into the middle of those
> joints and replaces the greaseless "caps" or needle fittings that are on
> there now. I did this to my pitman arm when I had to replace that. Any
> auto store should have them--I bought mine at Schucks. Hope this helps!
By
> the way, I grease 14 zerks every time I change my oil on my 92 CC 4x4
3.9L.
> >
> > Shane Craven
> > Bellingham, WA



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