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Ball joint grease type?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by BlueGarden, Jan 26, 2025.

  1. Jan 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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    I've searched and can't find a definitive answer. What type of grease should be used for ball joints? I have found that NLGI #2 grease is needed, but I can't find anything that says whether to get lithium, moly, or whatever the base should be for sure.

    Thanks!
     
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    What ball joints are you putting grease in? Lower and upper ball joints don't have grease zerks if they are OEM.
     
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    Ah, well that might explain why I can't find info on that. I have oem lowers.
     
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    If your LBJs are original. Replace with new OEM ASAP. Also read Shity’s megathread.
     
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    Lowers come packed with grease and should last the life of the joint. Uppers come with a grease packet, you pack it in during install, and it should also last the life of the joint.
     
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    I replaced them myself a while back with oem. Just apparently didn't remember that they don't have zerks.
     
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    Life span of OEM LBJ's is 90-100k

    shorter if you take your truck off the beaten path.
     
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