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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 10:14 AM
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Ball joints from Blackdragon

A quick question regarding sealed ball joints. I purchased two from Blackdragon and they are sealed units with no zerk fittings. Do I need to grease them or are they pre-greased? Thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Usually if they are sealed than they are pre-greased. Can you peak in the boot and see if it has grease?
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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you should check for grease. if they decided to make them cheaper, they will leave out the grease
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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Agreed if it is a sealed unit then it probably has grease in it already, but peeking under the boot can't hurt...unless you tear the boot...so be careful
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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Okay. Looks like they are pregreased. I put a thin toothpick down the side of the shaft and gently pulled it back out. It had grease on the end so I think I'm good to go! Time to get her back on the road! Thanks.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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What they said, check it, but it should be greased. Every ball joint I've ever bought (and it's been a lot!) have come pre-greased, but can't hurt to look.
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