Rear strut rods.
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Rear strut rods.
I'm considering installing new trailing arms. I know I am going have trouble removing the lower shock mount. Has anybody installed zerks in the strut rods to keep then lubed. I am thinking about installing high pressure zerks and lube them or BP blast them so they will be easy to remove.
I am thinking a "Grease Buster" would work well.
I am thinking a "Grease Buster" would work well.
Last edited by kodpkd; Nov 24, 2019 at 10:46 AM.
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I would not install zerk fittings. Drilling a hole for them will make the casting prone to breaking. Before you try to remove the shock mount, soak the area with Aeroil or a mixture of ATF and acetone. Do this for a few days. Remove the carter pin and remove the bolt. I use a tool designed for the express purpose of knocking out the mount while saving the threads. You can get the tool for $15-$20 at the larger vendors. Screw the tool on and hit it with a 3 to 5 lbs. hammer. If it does not come out, add some heat. I got mine out and cleaned them up on a wire wheel. Upon installation, I used a generous amount of anti-seize on the mount. That should do it. Jerry
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The issue is either the bushing is shot, or the inner sleeve is rusted to the shock bolt. We use the shock removal tool and a quality impact hammer and they always come out. You might want to squirt some lube in there a few days before you give it a try though. Putting a zerk in will compromise the strut rod and you're not going to get lube to the inner sleeve by doing this anyway.
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After removing the cotter pin and castellated nut screw on a 3/8 inch pipe cap and hammer away.
Coat the shock mount with anti-seize before reinstalling.
Coat the shock mount with anti-seize before reinstalling.
