Ball Joint Quest

97AWDEXPLODER · 05-25-2007, 03:53 PM

I've decided with much help from the wonderful people of this forum its time to replace the balljoints. My course for concern today is what store carries the balljoints with the zerk fitting? My fear being premature wear of the OEM one's due to lack of lubrication. Thanks for everyones help its greatly appreciated!

*carlover* · 05-25-2007, 04:27 PM

either kragen, or napa carry the greasable ball joints.

*Dan Whitaker* · 05-25-2007, 04:35 PM

MOOG & McQua Norris both have grease zerks.

If yu can wait a week for delivery get them from here:

http://stores.ebay.com/UnderCarSuppl...Q3amesstQQtZkm

It will be 1/2 as much as the national chains.

Mine will be here today. They would have been here Wed but UPS forgot to pick them up last Friday.

**BrooklynBay** · 05-25-2007, 04:37 PM

Welcome to this forum! The OEM joints last a long time. They are pre-greased. If you decide to get ball joints with zerk fittings, make sure that you always use the same kind of grease. Some types of grease may interact with each other. A lot of people now use synthetic grease, although any grease will keep them lubricated.

Dopler174 · 05-25-2007, 09:44 PM

I agree with Brooklyn, sealed ones are mantanence free and they last a loooong time...as long as they arent busted.

97greenmonster · 05-29-2007, 08:31 AM

For the upper balljoint, since you need to replace the upper control arm, is the ball joint already greased, or do you have to grease it somehow. Mine is getting replaced i just want to know what i have to do?

**BrooklynBay** · 05-29-2007, 10:38 PM

It is sealed unless you have a grease fitting to add more grease.

97greenmonster · 05-30-2007, 10:21 AM

Oh, ok. thanks

05-25-2007, 03:53 PM	#1
97AWDEXPLODER Wannabe Elite Explorer Palatine,IL 97' XLT Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ball Joint Quest I've decided with much help from the wonderful people of this forum its time to replace the balljoints. My course for concern today is what store carries the balljoints with the zerk fitting? My fear being premature wear of the OEM one's due to lack of lubrication. Thanks for everyones help its greatly appreciated! __________________ *Kyle Ruffner*

05-25-2007, 04:27 PM	#2
carlover Elite Explorer Fontana,CA '96 XL Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,006 Vehicle Specs	either kragen, or napa carry the greasable ball joints. __________________ Sean. BTF built explorer race truck in progress. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=216036 BTF-FABRICATION.COM

05-25-2007, 04:35 PM	#3
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,964 Vehicle Specs	MOOG & McQua Norris both have grease zerks. If yu can wait a week for delivery get them from here: http://stores.ebay.com/UnderCarSuppl...Q3amesstQQtZkm It will be 1/2 as much as the national chains. Mine will be here today. They would have been here Wed but UPS forgot to pick them up last Friday. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

05-25-2007, 04:37 PM	#4
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,684 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to this forum! The OEM joints last a long time. They are pre-greased. If you decide to get ball joints with zerk fittings, make sure that you always use the same kind of grease. Some types of grease may interact with each other. A lot of people now use synthetic grease, although any grease will keep them lubricated. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

05-25-2007, 09:44 PM	#5
Dopler174 Official Welcome Committe Greensboro, NC 1993 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	I agree with Brooklyn, sealed ones are mantanence free and they last a loooong time...as long as they arent busted. __________________ -Scott Support Your Local Forum My Space ZAPV-174

05-29-2007, 08:31 AM	#6
97greenmonster B Omaha, NE '97 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 493 Vehicle Specs	For the upper balljoint, since you need to replace the upper control arm, is the ball joint already greased, or do you have to grease it somehow. Mine is getting replaced i just want to know what i have to do?

05-29-2007, 10:38 PM	#7
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,684 Vehicle Specs	It is sealed unless you have a grease fitting to add more grease. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

05-30-2007, 10:21 AM	#8
97greenmonster B Omaha, NE '97 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 493 Vehicle Specs	Oh, ok. thanks