what are these lil things

[dmw319]

http://www.lmperformance.com/images/parts/xca001.jpg

sticking out of each end of the LCA's.. like lil screw type things.. they came with my lakewood LCAs.. i didnt see a point so i didnt even put em in.. what are they?

[Rabid Dog]

Uh, those are grease fittings. You know, the things you need to install, in order to grease the inside of your bushings, like normal people?

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[Loochy88]

those would be your grease fittings

they make it easier to lubricate the bushings.

[dmw319]

i dont understand haha.. how wold it make it easier? it covers the hole..

[xX315Xx]

the grease fittings allow you to be able to put the "business end" of your grease gun on there and pump grease into the bushings so they dont squeak.

[FireFighter]

It creates pressure so the grease gun can suround the bushing in grease.

[ September 27, 2005, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: FireFighter ]

[articacid]

i got those on mine to. you dont really see these(grease fittings) on cars alot but you see them alot of quads and dirtbikes.

like everyone else said, get a grease gun and stick the end of the gun on there and pump. it forces the grease through the little hole.

[ September 27, 2005, 01:47 PM: Message edited by: articacid ]

[dmw319]

dont have a grease gun. looks like ill just do it the old fashion way.

[Rabid Dog]

Originally posted by dmw319:
i dont understand haha.. how wold it make it easier? it covers the hole..

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[camaroman1181]

wow... yeah, just go to any autoparts store and ask the guy at the counter for a grease gun, flexible hose, and a tube of decent grease for all around purposes. that should keep you covered. most parts on your car could have a grease fitting (ball joints, u-joints, etc) but if they are factory parts, they have the factory "lifetime grease" in them and probably have no grease fitting. However, that grease, or rather the seals keeping the grease in place, are not lifetime parts. Once they fail, youll be replacing them with aftermarket parts that nine times outta ten come equiped with grease fittings. use a grease gun... its much easier than whatever the old fashioned way is that you are intending on doing....

[dmw319]

how much is a grease gun? and is there any reason to grease them if theyre not squeaking?

[Rabid Dog]

The hits keep coming! [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] ;)

Seriously, yes. You grease them so they don't rust and squeek down the road. If you don't install them, water and dirt will get inside, and you'll be in a world of hurt, and/or annoyance later.

Grease guns run from about 3-20$ dollars, depending on how much grease they hold, and the attachments included. The 3-5$ gun (Advance, AutoZone,Wal-Mart) that comes with a tube of grease, is more than enough. You can even grease your suspension afterwards. (highly recommend)

Can I ask you a serious question though? How is it you don't know any of this? Very new to the mechanical scene?

Originally posted by articacid:
i got those on mine to. you dont really see these(grease fittings) on cars alot but you see them alot of quads and dirtbikes.

Yeah, you never see them on tie-rods, ball joints, or steering rack joints at all.

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[ September 28, 2005, 04:42 PM: Message edited by: Rabid Dog ]

[dmw319]

im not new to the mechanical scene. just this grease fittings thing with suspension.

[Rabid Dog]

Well, cool then. Not that I thought you were, btw, you usually have good posts. It's just A few of us were obviously puzzled, and I drew the short straw I guess. Thanks for the quick response.

[dmw319]

yep... its the only thing ive ever done on my car that has grease fittings.. the LCAs.. and i just did em.. so yea. anyways.