greasing the front end

23Paddywagon · Post by **23Paddywagon** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:43 am

Does anyone grease the front end of their t-bucket? The grease nipples on my front end are in a cramped area and it is impossible to get a grease gun to clamp on the nipple. Any work arounds?

Bill Cleveland · Post by **Bill Cleveland** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:08 am

Are you talking about the kingpins? I usually grease those along with repacking the wheel bearings as part of my annual Spring tune-up.

Post by **Lee in KC** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:16 am

They make angled grease nipples. I have some 45s and 90s. I think I got them at Advance or NAPA.

Indycars · Post by **Indycars** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:19 am

Try a different tip like the one shown below, it will get into tighter spaces.

Also, if it's hard to make it take grease, then jack up the front of the car and let the
wheels hang loose. This way you can get someone to wiggle the wheels, thus moving
the king pin around some.
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23Paddywagon · Post by **23Paddywagon** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:34 am

Thanks All, I will try.

mike wade · Post by **mike wade** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 1:13 pm

I had to use 90* & some 45* for my front end. I will grease my front end 2 or 3 times a year...……..Usually after I have been in some rain and then after I make a long run I will check for loose bolts & do some greasing, that grease is the cheapest thing you can buy...…..

…..I can always wipe off the excess...…..

23Paddywagon · Post by **23Paddywagon** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 1:17 pm

Sounds good.
I also must grease the drive shaft u joints.

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