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Lucas Red N Tacky for ball joints

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rob MacRuger, Nov 1, 2019.

  1. Nov 1, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    Rob MacRuger

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    I have been using this stuff for my U-joints and trailer bearings for years.

    Anybody use this stuff for ball joint lubrication? It seems very thin for this application.
    What would be better?
     
  2. Nov 1, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    nd4spdbh

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    do you have greaseable ball joints? Stock stuff doesnt.

    I use red n tacky on all my u joints without issue. The upper ball joints on my SPC arms like more molly so i use some valvoline stuff.
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    Rob MacRuger

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    I now have 5 zerks on the drive shafts and 8 on the front suspension. 2 more when I get my upper ball joints installed. I would like to use one grease for all if possible.
    I do have a second grease gun with the blue/green Lucas heavy duty stuff.
     
  4. Nov 1, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    BillsSR5

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  5. Nov 2, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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    In what way to they "like more moly"? I know that sounds like I'm being a smartass, but I'm legitimately asking what symptoms tell you that?
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    SPC calls for something like 3-5% moly in the grease.
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2019 at 2:11 PM
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    Red-n-Tacky, I put that shi__ on everything.
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2019 at 3:39 PM
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    Pancakes?
     
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  10. Nov 3, 2019 at 2:50 AM
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    Larzzzz

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    It does a nice job thickening up spaghetti sauce.
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2019 at 10:17 AM
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    I heard every good mechanic grew up on peanut butter and red-N-tacky sandwiches.
     
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