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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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Ball Joints - Grease

I took apart the front suspension to do some work and am getting ready to put things back together. I ordered replacement dust boots for the ball joints on the upper and lower control arms and plan to clean them up and put in some fresh grease. What type of grease should be used in ball joints? Is regular white lithium good or is there a specialty grease for automotive applications like this? Thanks!
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Wheel bearing grease is usually lithium based. If you have white lithium grease it should be fine for packing the boots.

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Great! I will be putting everything back together tonight, thank you for your help.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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It sounds like you will be ready for Putnam Park at the end of the month Brace
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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Oh I'm trying, busting my a$$ to get it done though! Are you coming up for the event?
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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Most likely. I just emailed Bill. Look forward to seeing you out there.
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