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How tight?

Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 6:41 pm
by Oldav8tor
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?

Re: How tight?

Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 7:44 pm
by RajoRacer
Tight enough NOT to bind then after you've fitted them apply chassis grease.

Re: How tight?

Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 8:32 pm
by TWrenn
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.

Re: How tight?

Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 8:36 pm
by Kohnke Rebabbitting
We put grease in those, also.

Herm.

Re: How tight?

Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 8:37 pm
by Kohnke Rebabbitting
We put grease Zerks in those, also.

Herm.