03-08-2021, 11:06 AM
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Makes me wonder. That’s frustrating as hell though. My plan is to unbolt the slip yoke from the flange this week and try holding it in place, but moving it out far enough for me to manipulate the joint in order to get the grease gun coupler attached to it. Fingers crossed. I watched a video earlier and it doesn’t seem horrible (knock on wood)
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Can I ask what grease gun you’re using?
Edit. Three 4Runners and I was able to grease everything, and it didn’t matter if I used my gun with the flex hose or the one with the strait pipe........
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03-08-2021, 03:14 PM
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I’m using the Bravex Heavy Duty Professional Pistol Grip Grease Gun 6000 PSI - 18 inch Flex Hose from Amazon. It has a standard coupler attachment on it. Using Mystik no. 2 high temp red grease
@ JZiggy
I’ll definitely give the zerk a spray with some penetrating oil to see if it’ll rotate. That would be fantastic and I’d love life if it did, lol. Thank you for the suggestions.
I will advise later this week once I am able to make some headway on this
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03-08-2021, 06:00 PM
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Quote:
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@ 19963.4lsr5
I’m using the Bravex Heavy Duty Professional Pistol Grip Grease Gun 6000 PSI - 18 inch Flex Hose from Amazon. It has a standard coupler attachment on it. Using Mystik no. 2 high temp red grease
@ JZiggy
I’ll definitely give the zerk a spray with some penetrating oil to see if it’ll rotate. That would be fantastic and I’d love life if it did, lol. Thank you for the suggestions.
I will advise later this week once I am able to make some headway on this
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Try heating it with a propane torch also. Spray it and heat it until the moisture burns off and spray and heat a few more times. If it’s rusted that should do it.
You won’t hurt anything putting heat to it.
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03-09-2021, 01:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 19963.4lsr5
Try heating it with a propane torch also. Spray it and heat it until the moisture burns off and spray and heat a few more times. If it’s rusted that should do it.
You won’t hurt anything putting heat to it.
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Beware the synthetic rubber grease seals on the bearings.
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03-11-2021, 08:19 PM
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No success. I was able to remove the zerk from the u-joint itself and figured out that if I install a 90 degree zerk then I can get my grease gun on there and get it filled. Problem is, I can’t find the right 90 degree zerk with the right diameter and thread pitch anywhere locally. Anyone have places they recommend?
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03-11-2021, 08:55 PM
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Quote:
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No success. I was able to remove the zerk from the u-joint itself and figured out that if I install a 90 degree zerk then I can get my grease gun on there and get it filled. Problem is, I can’t find the right 90 degree zerk with the right diameter and thread pitch anywhere locally. Anyone have places they recommend?
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Ace hardware is where I’d check first.
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03-12-2021, 12:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeT4R
No success. I was able to remove the zerk from the u-joint itself and figured out that if I install a 90 degree zerk then I can get my grease gun on there and get it filled. Problem is, I can’t find the right 90 degree zerk with the right diameter and thread pitch anywhere locally. Anyone have places they recommend?
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I bought from this place before: Grease Zerks
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03-12-2021, 09:34 AM
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Thank you! Since there’s a $15 minimum for orders, I’m working on trying to find other items I may need in the future, just not sure what I can get for cheap. I’m buying a 6MM & an 8MM 90 degree zerk since I’m not sure what it’ll accept. But I pray that all goes well.
Edit: I ended up just buying multiple 90 degree zerks, two 6MM and two 8MM, in case I need anymore for the future
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03-12-2021, 10:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeT4R
Thank you! Since there’s a $15 minimum for orders, I’m working on trying to find other items I may need in the future, just not sure what I can get for cheap. I’m buying a 6MM & an 8MM 90 degree zerk since I’m not sure what it’ll accept. But I pray that all goes well.
Edit: I ended up just buying multiple 90 degree zerks, two 6MM and two 8MM, in case I need anymore for the future
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Should've thought of this earlier. I'm sure I have a spare one I could toss in an envelope for you. Let me know.
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03-12-2021, 10:43 AM
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Should've thought of this earlier. I'm sure I have a spare one I could toss in an envelope for you. Let me know.
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Is it a 90 degree fitting?
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03-12-2021, 02:40 PM
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Is it a 90 degree fitting?
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How bout one of each of these?
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03-12-2021, 02:52 PM
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How bout one of each of these?
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That would definitely work! Would you be willing to send it? I have PayPal/Venmo!
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03-12-2021, 03:06 PM
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That would definitely work! Would you be willing to send it? I have PayPal/Venmo!
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Sure, PM me and we'll work it out.
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03-12-2021, 03:19 PM
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Sure, PM me and we'll work it out.
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09-01-2021, 01:40 AM
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Can I use Moly-Lithium Grease for all points since I have it? I'm sure it would be better than no grease for 10 years.
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