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Oldav8tor
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How tight?

Post by Oldav8tor » Tue May 14, 2019 6:41 pm

I hung my front axle back on yesterday and have a question. How tight should the castings fit on the balls on the tie rod and pitman arm? Also, what do you suggest for lube?
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Re: How tight?

Post by RajoRacer » Tue May 14, 2019 7:44 pm

Tight enough NOT to bind then after you've fitted them apply chassis grease.

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Re: How tight?

Post by TWrenn » Tue May 14, 2019 8:32 pm

Tighten like Steve said, and for grease, I like the "red stuff". Lasts all year. I take 'em apart every spring, clean up the joints, inspect for trouble, re-grease, and you're good to go for the season.


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Re: How tight?

Post by Kohnke Rebabbitting » Tue May 14, 2019 8:36 pm

We put grease in those, also.

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Re: How tight?

Post by Kohnke Rebabbitting » Tue May 14, 2019 8:37 pm

We put grease Zerks in those, also.

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