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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dirtboyz, Jun 27, 2015.

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  1. Jun 27, 2015 at 2:42 AM
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    might be a stupid question but on other trucks I have owened there have been grease points on the ball joints. Is there any on the 14'? Seems to me they are all closed joints and the only thing I can think of to grease are the u joints. Any clarification would be appreciated. Everything is stock beside my ome 884 springs and 5100 Billy's.
     
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  2. Jun 27, 2015 at 3:34 AM
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    From what I've read there are 5 zerks on the "propellor shaft" I've yet to crawl under and have a peek though.

    Then they say Mobil 1 synthetic grease is the best.
     
    patbegley, Jun 27, 2015
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  3. Jun 27, 2015 at 3:44 AM
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    Correct the only grease fittings are on the universal joints.
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2015 at 4:39 AM
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    I crawled around one day and still could only find one. Gonna have to spend more time under there.
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2015 at 12:52 AM
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    Thanks guys that's what I thoughts but wanted to make sure. I agree on the u joints they could have made them a little more assessable. I noticed on the one closest to the fwd the zerk is turned slightly so I can barley get to it. Might have to try and tighten a little which is the way it needs to go anyway so I can get to it
     
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  6. Jun 28, 2015 at 2:42 PM
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    How did you guys grease the zerk fitting behind the heat shield on the second one on the fwd DS? Do you just remove the shield or is there another way?
     
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  7. Jun 28, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    Flexible hose on grease gun.
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2015 at 3:09 PM
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    ^^ I've tried that. I can barely fit my grease fitting on the front fwd fitting. Do they make smaller diameter to reach small areas?
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2015 at 1:58 PM
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    My cheap $20 flexible grease gun worked fine. Zerk 2 (front front of truck) was hardest to access even spinning the shaft You have to access from the right and between the shield.

    There are two on the front (shaft will easily turn) and three on back.

    I had to use a pair of vice gripes to get the fitting off the zerk. They don't pull off easily.

    Any NLGI 2 grease will do.
     
    QChawks, Jul 19, 2015
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  10. Jul 20, 2015 at 1:55 AM
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    As stated above. Works fine.
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2015 at 3:46 AM
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    That is what I use. Rear one on front shaft can be a little tough. Have to get shaft postioned just right. To the OP. I have not seen grease zerks on OEM ball joints and other front end components for at least 20 years.
     
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  12. Jul 20, 2015 at 10:14 AM
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    Same here. :)
     
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  13. Jul 20, 2015 at 10:18 AM
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    What the....? I never knew something like that existed. Thanks for posting that, gonna buy one now! :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Jul 20, 2015 at 10:39 AM
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    turn the driveshaft and you can get it. Get a little rude with it if need be.
     
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  16. Jul 20, 2015 at 10:52 AM
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    I find it takes me less time to remove the shield than it does to spin the driveshaft and try to fit the hose in there, but then I have very little patience.

    I also don't do those as often as I do the ones on the rear driveshaft. I almost never use 4WD if it's not winter.
     
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  17. Jul 20, 2015 at 2:58 PM
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    I see reference made to "turning the driveshaft." Is that something that can easily be done by hand?
    (I may be making it painfully evident that I know nothing about vehicles)
     
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  18. Jul 20, 2015 at 3:09 PM
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  19. Jul 20, 2015 at 3:36 PM
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    Yup. The front shaft is not engaged unless in 4WD.
     
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  20. Jul 20, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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    Unless you can get the lubricant down to the bottom of the ball joint it really doesn't do much. YMMV
     
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