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Moog lower ball joint question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 186000mps, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. Apr 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM
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    I just received a pair of Moog lower ball joints today. I noticed, the inboard side of these has a hex plug. The originals had a nub there. Could this be a place to install a zerk for lubing?
    Has anyone dealt with these before?

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    186000mps, Apr 3, 2012
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  2. Apr 3, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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    The zerk fitting would be my guess.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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    Just bought the same ones,and wondering the same thing. I think they are for a a zirk fitting. Did you buy these off ebay? lol
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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    186000mps [OP] ..Slingin' up mud and we're scarying off bunnies..

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    ^ Rock Auto, $95.12 shipped for the pair.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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    Snowman I have a problem for your solution…

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    Grease zerk for sure.
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2012 at 11:49 AM
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    You could probably pick up some grease zerks from your local auto parts store or hardware store to put in those holes.
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    Yeah its a grease fitting just put one fitting on. Ebay $66 Shipped :p
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM
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    Just pulled out the plug, its a M6 x 1.00 thread. Going to auto parts store now for a pair of fittings.
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    Sweet
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  10. Apr 3, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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    hmm my moog didnt have zerk fitting....
     
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  11. Apr 3, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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    i just got some in yesterday and never looked at them good,,ill check mine tonight to see if mine have fitings in them,,there moog lowers also...ebay was the cheapest by far i could find also..
     
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    One of mine does, the other doesnt. Bought them both locally from the same place. haha
    Must be different years made or different manufacturing plants.
     
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    Ill have to check mine. Really dont remember if there was a zerk.
     
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  14. Apr 3, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    They come with and without zerks
     
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    Hey OP. How's the moog ball joint holding up after a few years?
     
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    Ditto.
     
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