Tie rod question

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 06/21/2020 at 17:49 • Filed to: None

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It won’t take grease. The zerk is okay and grease passes the zerk fine. I measured the depth of the hole and it is 2 mm shallower than the other side so I think they didn’t drill it deep enough. I drilled out some plastic ball joint material but it still isn’t taking grease. Anybody had this issue before?

Fuck this thing in particular.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/21/2020 at 18:46

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I have nothing here to add whatsoever than to say Oppositelock has been on break this whole day. All of it. Where is everyone anyways?

Have one thing seent:

Oh wait I can’t because Google decided that I needed to have all my photos duplicate overnight and be removed from my phone. Hrgh.

Edit: me now

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/21/2020 at 18:53

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So progress is slow?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/21/2020 at 18:55

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Yes. I couldn’t take any more school work so I’ve been doing doordash and, despite being a miserable rainy day, no one is ordering. I get to rock out in peace at least.

Some sketchy wires I noticed sitting here. On the building at the back.

Urambo Tauro > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/21/2020 at 19:19

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I’ve heard that sometimes the cheapo grease that the manufacturer uses   can harden while the part sits on a shelf for a long time. There are tools out there that force light oil into the joint to help flush it out , after which you push the light oil out with your desired grease. Search “zerk fitting clea ner ”

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Urambo Tauro 06/21/2020 at 19:31

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The cleaner fitting is more expensive than a new tie rod.

sn4cktimes > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/21/2020 at 22:20

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All day Highway driving. Was a no internet day for the most of it. I’ll be getting back to garage modification updates soon and then followed by working on the Eagle and Rampage in a garage that can both make and retain heat! Not relevant NOW. But winter is coming...

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > sn4cktimes 06/21/2020 at 22:31

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I thought summer just got here. It's been rainy and mild so I can barely tell other than I just started summer school. Updates always welcome.

Thisismydisplayname > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/21/2020 at 22:44

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Did you try to back out the zerk a quarter or half turn?  Might give enough clearance to pump in some grease.  I’ve had that happen where I basically buried the zerk into the ball and couldn’t grease it.  

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Thisismydisplayname 06/21/2020 at 23:00

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I did try that and all I got was grease squirting out from the base of the zerk.

sn4cktimes > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/22/2020 at 00:36

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This is Canada. Winter is ALWAYS just around the corner... Even while it’s still winter.

StudyStudyStudy > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/22/2020 at 04:23

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I bought a zerk fitting kit and usually replaced all mine. In the end with how often I took the front apart, and how often the rubber boot tends to rip, I switched to an energy suspension polyurethane cap. Pop off the tie rod, remove the cap, pack with grease from the top, roll it around and you are good to go.