What would be a good ball joint replacement brand? I bought the correct looking ones from the parts dealers online, but I cannot get grease to go in them and they are very stiff. Also, the spindle is very hard to turn by hand once installed. Will this get better in time or are they bad ball joints?

Thank,
Danny

 

Moog for all suspension parts

 

Thank you

 

Ball joints? Always Moog. And I always specify USA made Moog.

 

Does anyone know if the ones the catalog dealers are selling that are being advertised as correct style are greaseable or non-greaseable? That would make sense why I can't grease them if they are non.


Thanks,
Danny

 

You would have to be more specific plus do you see a grease fitting or hole for a grease fitting?

 

Basically, if you see a grease zirk on it you should be able to grease it.
If it doesn't say Moog, made in USA on the box then I would not be putting it on my car.
I couldn't care a less if a vendor says these are correct or not. I actually wish to drive my car.
They are trying to sell stuff.
Ball joints and other suspension parts are important not just for ride quality and handling, but safety as well.

 

Reply from an NCRS Chairman if anyone is curious.
"These particular replacements, like all of the vehicles manufactured today, are non-greasable.
There is nothing wrong with driving on them in their current state.
Trying to grease them is a waste of time. The zerk is there for appearance (NCRS points) only."

Best,
Danny

 

Not sure how NCRS correct got into your question. But all NAPA ball joints for your car are greaseable.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PCC10203

Moog is also greaseable
https://www.moog-suspension-parts.co...-k6035#fitment

 

Thanks for the reply
I bought the catalog ones that state that they look correct for my year, but my question are they greaseable because I can't get grease to go into them. I also posted the same question on the NCRS site and that was the answer I received. Thier reply was that these are not greaseable. The grease fitting is there to give it the right look for judging only. My other question was if I didn't feel comfortable on using these what would be a better choice. As you have replied use Moog.
Thanks for the help,
Danny

 

Found the same pic on the Corvette Central site and their description doesn't say a thing about being greaseable or non-greaseable. I'd contact your seller and ask them.

You could unscrew the Zerk and stick a toothpick or the like into the hole to see how deep it is.

I tried to look up your NCRS forum thread so I could read the replies but didn't see anything. Can you post a link to it? Found it: https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...nt-ball-joints

 

You keep on referring to a catalog, what catalog?

 

All the major corvette parts catalogs have them

 

Thank you

 

I didn't buy them from this site but if I did, I would have known that they are non-greaseable. The vendor I bought from didn't state this information.



Thanks all that replied,
Danny
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Item Name:
1963-1982 C2 C3 Corvette Correct Lower Ball Joint
Item #:
CC572143
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1963-1982 Ball Joint Rivet Set
1963-1982 5/16" x 1-1/8" Long (572027) (Add $3.95)1963-1982 Threaded Rivets (572127) (Add $14.95)

1963-1982 C2 C3 Corvette Correct Lower Ball Joint

These new design Ball Joints are just like the GM originals in shape and size. They feature correct shape boots and proper metal retainers and castings. They come pre-greased with EP2 Grease and are now a sealed unit that does not require any additional grease. Zerk fitting is for cosmetic purposes only. Rivets shown not included. If you would like to include a set of 4 lower ball joint rivets we have 2 options available to you. The first style is an OEM style correct rivets that that will give you a true factory appearance but will require a special rivet installation tool. The other option is a set of threaded rivets that will allow you to simply bolt the lower ball joint into your car we highly recommend using thread locker and or peening over the end of the thread so that they cannot back out once you have installed them. These are a great option for a daily driver or a car you are not worried about keeping 100% factory correct.

Fitment: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 C2, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 C3 Corvette

 

Unless you intend to do NCRS, the Moog ball joints from any auto parts store are the way to go.

 

That is what I did. I got the top ones today and the box has made in USA Thanks MelWff

Best,
Danny

 

For what it's worth, I'm doing all control arm bushings and ball joints right now, (to get it through the next safety inspection),and Moog is the way to go.