Re: Re: Ball Joints

From: david.clement@verizon.net
Date: Wed Dec 17 2003 - 09:22:44 EST


In article <brnumj$vhq$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, jbattles@bankfinancial.com
("Josh Battles") writes:
>
>
> ""Wayne Allewelt"" <wallewelt@mai-aec.com> wrote in message
>
> > "The steering knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints. The
> > upper ball joint is riveted to the outboard portion of
> > the suspension arm and lubricated for life. The lower
> > ball joint is pressed into the lower suspension arm
> > and requires lubrication."
> >
> > Just thought you all might get a kick out of it.
> >
> > Wayne
> > 01 QC Sport 4x4 V8
>
> That's pretty laughable. There are no zerk fittings anywhere on any stock
> suspension part that dodge provided on my truck. Even my aftermarket lowers
> are not greasable.

My 99 4x4 still has all the stock suspension parts and the lower ball joints
are greasable, the zerk is in the same place as it was on my 89 4x4 Dakota. The
tie rod ends and the idler arm and pitman arm also have zerk fittings. The slip
joint on the front drive shaft also has a zerk fitting.

Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4



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