84 cj ball joints

[jackrgdy]

is it my imagination or do I have to take my ball joints out to lube them?

 

[SteelHeadz]

If it doesn't have a zerk fitting it's a sealed unit. The manufacturers calls it " good for life" whatever the heck that means since they don't last the lifetime of the vehicle. I've known of people installing their own zerk fittings on these sealed units by drilling, tapping and screwing in the fitting however, I don't know how efficient the results are unless you unload the balljoint to get the grease around the socket to properly disperse the lubrication.

 

[jackrgdy]

thanks, I didnt see zerks, but I didnt climb under to look either. it was more disbelief that it could be that stupid. maybe the Jeep gods just want me to go the extra mile and replace them too.