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Post by jpcamb on Sept 15, 2009 13:24:46 GMT -5
 Hi Guys I bought greasable balljoints for my heep which Jon, Kai and Chris helped me install. the problem is the greasble zerks stick up and will get mashed with the knuckle. Jon mentioned there are -and sorry if I have the term wrong- needle point fittings that sit flush on a surface. I actually saw one on one of the u-joints we pulled (too small so cant swap it). I have been to CAP, Autozone and a couple other places and cant find these fittings. Anyone know who might sell these? Just to be clear Im not looking for the fitting for a grease gun but to am lookling for one to go onto the actual balljoint so the axle shaft knuckles can clear the fitting. Thanks jeff
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Post by Chris75 on Sept 15, 2009 13:35:20 GMT -5
Jeff can you take a photo??
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Post by schwalby on Sept 15, 2009 13:44:55 GMT -5
Anyone with Tom Woods drive shafts also need a needle grease tip for a grease gun. Not knowing about this cost me a new drive shaft after only one year of use.
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Post by jpcamb on Sept 15, 2009 13:45:34 GMT -5
Jeff can you take a photo?? not much I can take a photo of. we left the fittings out to avoid getting them mashed. and Im not sure I kept the flat smaller version as it was junk off an old part... I think Im going to need to find a screw the right thread and grind the head down to fit in as a plug.... That was Jons other thought but I was hoping to "do it right"..... |
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Post by jpcamb on Sept 15, 2009 13:47:05 GMT -5
Anyone with Tom Woods drive shafts also need a needle grease tip for a grease gun. Not knowing about this cost me a new drive shaft after only one year of use. good to know as I have that drive shaft as well... need to go over the whole underside of it with a grease gun now that its closer to drivable... |
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Post by schwalby on Sept 15, 2009 13:59:39 GMT -5
The one with the needle fitting on the shaft is closest to the transfer case. Their tech section is very good. www.4xshaft.com/index.html |
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Post by baseshakers on Sept 15, 2009 14:33:14 GMT -5
I was actually in Napa this morning looking for those exact same fittings for the new front u-joints! I think a McMaster order may be necessary, anyone know the exact fitting size? i think it's 3/8" but not 100% on that. ( www.mcmaster.com/#button-head-grease-fittings/=3n8m1f, scroll to the bottom of the page to flush-style) |
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Post by norstar on Sept 15, 2009 15:46:37 GMT -5
The lower ball joint on Jeff uses 5/16 hex size (thread size ) zerk. Kia Kai  |
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Post by jpcamb on Sept 15, 2009 17:04:07 GMT -5
The lower ball joint on Jeff uses 5/16 hex size (thread size ) zerk. Kia Kai I sux  Sorry about that Kai, I cant spell or type worth ship.... The ones I need appear to be 1/4" 28 thread straight grease fittings. This apprears to be them: 10595K14 Flush-Style Grease Fitting 1/4"-28 Unf Male, 13/32" H O'all, 5/16" Hex |
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Post by mexgrizzly on Sept 16, 2009 1:24:30 GMT -5
If you want someplace local, look for a driveshaft and axle shop.
Two local North Shore places you can try:
North Shore Axle & Machine Inc.
N. Reading
(978)664-2300
prices good, easy to work with
Montrose Machine
87 New Salem St # 2B
Wakefield, MA 01880-6322
(781) 246-1082
prices high but knowlegible
-Andy
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Post by jpcamb on Sept 16, 2009 11:08:08 GMT -5
If you want someplace local, look for a driveshaft and axle shop. Two local North Shore places you can try: North Shore Axle & Machine Inc. N. Reading (978)664-2300 prices good, easy to work with Montrose Machine 87 New Salem St # 2B Wakefield, MA 01880-6322 (781) 246-1082 prices high but knowlegible -Andy Thanks Andy, Montrose is on my way in to work and they have them in stock! gonna set me back 2.40 plus tax. Nice to find something Cheap for the heep. |
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Post by Jon W on Sept 16, 2009 19:27:55 GMT -5
Just to be clear Im not looking for the fitting for a grease gun but to am lookling for one to go onto the actual balljoint so the axle shaft knuckles can clear the fitting. Jeff - At some point you'll need the needle fitting to get the grease in there too... JW |
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Post by baseshakers on Sept 16, 2009 19:46:56 GMT -5
do you happen to have an extra from the u-joint(s)? if not if you wouldn't mind picking up the 3/8" version it would be appreciated, i'll get you back whenever i see you. thanks!!!
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Post by jpcamb on Sept 17, 2009 7:41:24 GMT -5
do you happen to have an extra from the u-joint(s)? if not if you wouldn't mind picking up the 3/8" version it would be appreciated, i'll get you back whenever i see you. thanks!!! Searched thru the castoffs from the wrench fest and cant find any of the small fittings. PM me your address and I can send it to you via snail mail. Small enough that i think it will be fine in an envelope. not sure Im making it this weekend... |
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Hi Guys
Sorry about that Kai, I cant spell or type worth ship.... 