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4x4 front axle joints

08-01-2005, 05:09 AM

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SSSmith

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4x4 front axle joints

I'm replacing ball joints and universal joints on a 95, HD, 4x4. Dana 60 axles up front. Left side is nearly done. This is a first time job for me so the learning curve is steep. The forum archives gave me the courage to try it myself; that and the dealer price of $1400 to do bushings alone on both sides.

Question is: have any of you experienced interference with the zerk fitting on new Performance brand upper ball joints from NAPA? The suspension is still hanging off the ground, all assembled except the caliper. Both axle yolks clip the right angle zerk fitting at the bottom of the upper replacement ball joint when the axle/rotor is turned.

There is a plug provided with the ball joint kit as an alternative to the zerk fitting. It would fill the hole and clear the universal yolks, but I bought the product for the lubrication feature missing on the OEM Spicer bearings.

Must I use the plug or is there another solution? Have I screwed up somewhere?

Help me.....

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