Please help ID this LBJ

[Randall44]

My 3rd Gen T4R has these LBJ with zerks. They have been slowly seeping out the “drain” for the year I’ve owned it. I’d like to check with the manufacturer to see what kind of grease is compatible, but the casting has almost no markings – only H and L. The boot has number 20832-360-N which google failed to find a meaningful match.

Also, do I keep pumping until the new grease comes out?

Thanks

 

[128keaton]

My 3rd Gen T4R has these LBJ with zerks. They have been slowly seeping out the “drain” for the year I’ve owned it. I’d like to check with the manufacturer to see what kind of grease is compatible, but the casting has almost no markings – only H and L. The boot has number 20832-360-N which google failed to find a meaningful match.

Also, do I keep pumping until the new grease comes out?

Thanks

You should be fine with any automotive grease that can be applied with a grease gun.

 

[nobb]

Any NGLI lithium grease rated LB (for chassis) is fine. On greasable joints, leakage around the relief is normal. Just need to periodically pump fresh grease into the joint.

 

[turbo8]

You should remove them and throw them away. Put only OEM LBJs on these 4runners.

 

[Kanoe]

Just took a look at Rock Autos listings.

Moog and Beck/Arnley seem to come with zerks, although some of the others seem to have a port there that a zero could be added. These look like the Becks possibly, do not look like Moog.

Seems the most likely way to identify would be the plate on the top which is directly under your CV axle. Some of them seem to have manufacturers names there.

Anyhow, I think we all agree you should be wary of these LBJs. Lots of premature failures with non-OEM. Do the test as outlined in the manual and keep an eye on them.

As for grease, as mentioned above, a lithium based grease, maybe even a moly grease would be good for the application. One of your 2 tubes that you use on the driveshafts would do the trick. 'Cause we all grease as per the service manual of course!

 

[Randall44]

Seems the most likely way to identify would be the plate on the top which is directly under your CV axle. Some of them seem to have manufacturers names there.

Thanks. Just checked. Nothing on top but rust. They're real proud of their part!

 

[thegipper]

You should remove them and throw them away. Put only OEM LBJs on these 4runners.

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