...

Go Back   Lateral-g Forums > Technical Discussions > Chassis and Suspension
Reload this Page Front Lower Ball Joint Leaking...no kidding!!
User Name
Password



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-07-2012, 06:49 PM
SicMonte's Avatar
SicMonte SicMonte is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Woodbine, MD
Posts: 72
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Front Lower Ball Joint Leaking...no kidding!!
While working on my prop valve I noticed that something was leaking onto both of my front tires. It turned out to be my lower ball joints!! Have any of you heard of the grease liquefying in the lower ball joint? I did weld them in about a year ago and have since re-greased them with the Valvoline Syn grease that I have always used. Is there a way to drain these things??







Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-07-2012, 08:31 PM
David Pozzi's Avatar
David Pozzi David Pozzi is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 575
Thanks: 2
Thanked 58 Times in 20 Posts
Default
Pump new grease in it to flush the old stuff out. Keep pumping till you see fresh grease.
__________________
http://www.PozziRacing.com
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-07-2012, 08:37 PM
Vegas69's Avatar
Vegas69 Vegas69 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,692
Thanks: 87
Thanked 215 Times in 120 Posts
Default
Drive it
__________________
Todd
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-07-2012, 08:44 PM
SicMonte's Avatar
SicMonte SicMonte is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Woodbine, MD
Posts: 72
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegas69 View Post
Drive it
I have been driving it...and I just noticed this. I have no idea how long it has been doing this.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-07-2012, 09:03 PM
Vegas69's Avatar
Vegas69 Vegas69 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,692
Thanks: 87
Thanked 215 Times in 120 Posts
Default
Everything looks brand new. Grease will drip, watch your grease gun after a month b
__________________
Todd
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-07-2012, 09:06 PM
SicMonte's Avatar
SicMonte SicMonte is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Woodbine, MD
Posts: 72
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegas69 View Post
Everything looks brand new. Grease will drip, watch your grease gun after a month b
Everything looks new b/c I clean the underside quite often! I installed these control arms and new suspension set up this time last year. I'll keep an eye on it.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-07-2012, 09:26 PM
Vegas69's Avatar
Vegas69 Vegas69 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,692
Thanks: 87
Thanked 215 Times in 120 Posts
Default
It's to clean man, get out there and dirty her up.
__________________
Todd
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-07-2012, 09:40 PM
SicMonte's Avatar
SicMonte SicMonte is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Woodbine, MD
Posts: 72
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegas69 View Post
It's to clean man, get out there and dirty her up.
like this??


Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-07-2012, 10:53 PM
Vegas69's Avatar
Vegas69 Vegas69 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,692
Thanks: 87
Thanked 215 Times in 120 Posts
Default
Hell yes! Your car clearly works.
__________________
Todd
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:24 PM.
Contact Us - Lateral-g.net - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright Lateral-g.net