Phil Patterson writes: I don't recomend installing grease fittings on ends
that didn't have them. There are no internal channels for the grease to
flow through. I tried this trick on a 72 Newport I used to own, and it
didn't work. Even though the fitting installed easily enough, no grease
would flow into the end. To save money, you could just hand pack them with
a good quality grease,only if the ends are in good shape.I assume you
already have the part taken off of your car. This is a temporary fix at
best, but if the car doesn't see a whole lot of miles, it should work for a
little while. The automakers have and still do install suspension
components with no provision for grease, this saves THEM money and reduces
production costs. It's never a good idea to modify factory front end parts
.When you do replace it, the replacement should have fittings. If not, find
another source for parts.
Deane Allinson wrote:
> I'm beginning to tear down my front end to replace tie rod ends, ball
> joints etc.
> and have a question about the ends on my steering linkage arm. The ends
> seem
> O.K. except that there is little or no grease in them or it's just
> solidified. An
> acquaintance suggested that I just install a grease fitting in them
> (there is not
> one now) and put them back in place. Is this wise advice or trouble
> later? A
> new arm from a catalog was $230 plus exchange and grease fitting is 50
> (hey
> there is no cents key on my keyboard) cents. It seems like a no brainer
> unless
> any of you have a horror story or other advice.
> Deane
> 60Polara
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