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born2ride14
11-30-2008, 06:21 PM
Can I put zerk fittings on my ball joints? What about my tie rod ends? Would there be any clearance issuses?
Nick110
11-30-2008, 11:05 PM
Both places are sealed joints so there is no need for a zerk fitting.
born2ride14
12-01-2008, 04:32 AM
ya well how do i know that there is grease in them?
Hornbreaker
12-01-2008, 11:18 AM
300Maniac , Don't worry about your clearances. If your joints have caps or plugs in or on them just remove the cap insect your Zerk pump your grease in then remove the Zerk and put back the cap. Do that to all your fittings and then you'll know you have grease with no clearance problem.
byrdman37876
12-03-2008, 11:56 PM
If they came with sealed boots and no way to grease them leave'em alone.

u could cause more damage by drilling and tapping a hole for the zerks than it would be worth such as metal shavings,water,mud and ect.

same way with cv axles on cars. they are sealed with grease and unless the boot bust u should be ok.