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10-31-2018, 12:44 PM #1
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Suspension Greasing Tips
So, I was just greasing my suspension and had a little problem with one fitting not taking grease. First I tried a new zerk fitting - no change. Then I used my tool that forces penetrating oil into the joint to free up gunk - no go. Then it occurred to me that the front of the coach was jacked up, putting weight on the rear wheels (I have a sloping driveway). Using the Level-ups, I took the weight off the rear wheel and greased the joint - success. This reminded me (after having installed wet bolt kits before) that there are channels in the wet bolts that have to be aligned properly or the grease won't flow. My guess is that because of the way the wheels were angled in the driveway (and the additional pressure that put on the joint), the grease channel in that bolt was just slightly blocked - change the angle and pressure - the grease flowed.
The point is that if you are having problems with grease flowing, change the situation. If there is pressure on the axles, relieve it. If the axles are "unloaded", load them. Just a little change may solve your problem.
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10-31-2018, 12:51 PM #2
Dick - Great advice. Here's a couple of other tips to add to it:
1. If you use a grease gun with at least 10,000 psi, you'll frequently be able to overcome a little resistance and not have to change the loading on the axles.
2. If you're installing wet bolts in your suspension, make sure the outlet hole is at either 3:00 or 9:00 to minimize resistance while greasing.
Jim
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10-31-2018, 02:00 PM #3
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Actually, I think this is exactly what happened at the factory - they were off just a tad off on this one bolt and I'm too lazy to replace it.
Also, I use this for stubborn, crudded up fittings:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this for regular grease jobs (this is a real time saver and makes lube jobs so much easier/quicker):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is my grease gun:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Each of these make life so much easier ...
However, when you add in the cost of grease (naturally I only use the best/most expensive), the compressor, rags, etc., I'm not sure I'm saving anything! Oh well, at least it's getting done correctly.
The only way I can justify these expenses to DW is that it's a HOBBY ... yeah, that's the ticket ... a hobby! Yeah, that's it! A hobby that helps me relax and decompress.
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10-31-2018, 05:13 PM #4
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Yes I agree that getting the weight off of the suspension where I am trying to lubricate is key. I have replaced a couple of zerks in the past - sometimes turning them to a different position does the trick as referenced above. I have the same locking coupler as shown in another post for my DeWalt 20 volt grease gun - that setup is a real dandy you won’t catch me with a manual grease gun ever again!
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10-31-2018, 06:02 PM #5
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Wait. What? DeWalt makes a 20V grease gun? You guys are murder on the ol' credit card balance...I gotta get one (I have a bunch of DeWalt 20V tools)!
https://www.dewalt.com/products/powe...-gun/dcgg571m1
Edit: OK, just looked at the price on Amazon. Um...I may just stick with my manual pump...whew that DeWalt is expensive!Last edited by howson; 11-01-2018 at 04:13 AM.
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10-31-2018, 07:09 PM #6
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Highly recommend the dewalt gun. We use it on our tractor as well. Makes it so much easier.
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10-31-2018, 09:19 PM #7
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Expensive but amazing. No issues with any of mine taking grease. Prior to getting this it was a pia2019 Momentum 395
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10-31-2018, 11:55 PM #8
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12-08-2018, 12:44 PM #9
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Come spring, I will be replacing my current factory equalizer/shackles bolts etc. with a setup that includes wet bolts. How often do you grease these bolts? How much grease are you pushing in when you do lube?
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12-08-2018, 01:02 PM #10
macroman - This depends on kilometres (I noted your home location) travelled. I add grease about every 3000 kms . . . which is about twice a year for me. Initially, fill the bushing passages until you see grease coming out between the ends of the bushing and the bolt. After that, one or two pumps of the grease gun should cause more grease to extrude from these points . . . and, that is enough.
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