[Main C900 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ | Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ] Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos Why ball joints go bad..............It's simple>>> Like This Post: - Subscribe to Daily Digest for this Bulletin Board Posted by DougM [Email] (#211) [Profile/Gallery] (more from DougM) on Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:44:48 Alert me when someone posts in this thread: Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

They layed off the guy at the factory who was supposed to put grease in them.

I just picked up some new ball joints from Jim Moncrief at Sobstory the other day. I pulled off one of the boots and was appalled with how little grease was put into each one. Of course it's not Jim's fault and in no way do I blame him.(he saved me $10 per joint instead of buying from the local parts store)

My solution to the problem was simple. Install grease fittings!!!!!!
I posted a while back and asked if anyone has done this and was surprised that no one had(or if they did, they hadn't replied). It's simple to do and takes a couple of minutes per joint.

Tools needed: drill, #3 drill bit, center punch & hammer, 1/4-28NF tap, grease fittings and grease gun.

Proceed to center punch tit on the bottom of the joint. Drill down approximately 1/4" until you reach a void. Tap hole and install fitting. Pump with grease. The end.

I don't know how long this will prolong the life of the joint, but it has to contribute to its lifetime considering how little grease was present on a new one.

Remember the old days when you took your car in and said "grease job and oil change". Well now you can say it again if you follow this simple procedure.

I imagine you can also do this if the joints are already installed on the car.

Good luck and happy Saabing.

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• Why ball joints go bad..............It's simple>>>, DougM , Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:44:48 <-- Viewing This Message
  • where did you drill?, dave n, Sun, 2 Dec 2001 10:53:20
    • Ball joint grease fitting picture, DougM , Sun, 2 Dec 2001 11:26:13
  • Not worried about metal shavings from drill/tap? n/m, Simon S, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 22:11:48
    • Also, grease on the tap will hold the chips,, Jhawk, Mon, 3 Dec 2001 12:50:59
    • When I got close I turned the bj upside down..n//m, DougM , Sat, 1 Dec 2001 22:48:56

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