What Grease Do You Use On Your Driveshaft

I think any of the greases above that match spec are fine. The key is applying the grease regularly and more often than you’ll casually remember too. I started with Red N Tacky but found it doesn’t last long (zerks dried faster). Then I went to Valvoline (my Toyota dealership uses it in-house). It also sperates badly into oil/putty consistency over time in the garage. I’m gonna try Royal Purple this time around but I’m sure the 100F garage storage is contributing to the separation vs storing it a room temp.

 

Lucas red

 

Anyone use a NLGI-2 grease that doesn’t make a mess when stored?

Edit: Did a google search and found Super Lube was the one most mentioned as a no mess (separation) when stored....

 

Had to quote the non-quote

I'll be loading up a tube of the Super Lube in my newly obtained Lincoln pneumatic greaser this weekend. Should take care of my ujoints for a few months at least

 

What I use

 

I use mobil 1 syn, with the grease gun sitting for a couple months i may get a few drops, but it seems to have gotten better in later cartridges. Just a few days ago i went on a long internet search comparing the specs of different brands, because yes i tend to go overboard. I wasn't all that happy with the specs, but im not a grease expert and it does have the gc-lb rating, which i suppose is good. if i go 10,000 miles without greasing, the u joints are definitely dry. i tend to think its just the design.

I stuck with mobil 1, and here's why. The tech specs were very similar to the spicer grease. Its readily available. i use it in my trailer bearings and it doesn't seem to ooze out. In the end, regular greasing is more important, just stick with any lithium/lithium complex nlgi 2

 

REDLINE #2

 

KY jelly for the win!

 

I use the full syn. Switched from Mobil 1 about 6 years ago. The mobil would leave my toolbox looking like a watery vagina bled all over it.

$11 Valvoline Moly-Fortified Gray Full Synthetic Grease 14.1 OZ Cartridge

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CQ4DK0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I use this too. Never had an issue with it except the baseboul does drop out and leak from the grease gun after sitting for a while. Just a small mess though

 

I switched out to valvoline synth-blend at some point in time. Less mess than Red Tacky stuff.

 

My garage can get pretty hot in the summer so I figure it’s just hitting the drop point. Seems fine once is applied to bearings ect.

 

To be serious, though, I've had good experience with Lucas Xtra:

$9 Lucas Oil 14.5 Ounce 10301 Heavy Duty Grease, 14.5 oz,Green

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000IG20RW/ Been using the same tube for the last four years. No oil separation in the cartridge, and no dried out zerks.

 

I use the stuff above - also just used it on my JD tractor a few weeks ago after not greasing for 2-3 years...the frame articulation points, wheels and spindle movement is noticibly smoother.

It’s a good grease.

 

I didn't even know they need to be greased. Mine truck has 98k+ and I've never done this. Thanks, another must-do added to my list, saw a how-to on youtube. I need to visit the forum more often.

 

should grease driveline at every oil change interval, at least the rear driveline

 

PreRunners don't have greaseable U-joints, if I remember correctly. Take a look and see if you got zerk fittings. Check the U-joints for backlash. If you got visible backlash, replace the U-joints.

 

I also use this. When the wife saw it she laughed her ass off and informed me that my truck is not “heavy duty”.

 

I'm heading to harbor freight today to pick up a grease gun