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nrattV7 06-10-08 09:32 PM

Zerk fitting placement for Bushings
 
Hey everyone, did a pretty thorough search on this subject and still was unsure where I should put some zerk fittings on the suspension. I already took off the arms and what not and didn't decide to put zerk fittings until tonight (I have delrin bushings). Unfortunately all the arms are at the machine shop now and will be pressed once my rear differential bracket is sandblasted and painted. If anyone has pics of where they put their zerk fittings (or at least give me an idea of where you put them) and what size and type (straight, 45 degree, 90 degree, etc.) and feedback on ease of greasing that'd be appreciated too. Thanks in advance!:)

nrattV7 06-10-08 11:57 PM

FYI my car is an FD

Sorry for the double post but it seems I can't edit my thread above.

magus2222 06-11-08 02:41 AM

its spelled with an x btw. xerk.................i think...............shit, i dont remember.

Lloyd

p.s. this was a useless post

jkstill 06-13-08 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by magus2222 (Post 8275882)
its spelled with an x btw. xerk................

p.s. this was a useless post

No, it's a 'z' - zerk.

Another useless post.

jkstill 06-13-08 04:55 PM


Originally Posted by nrattV7 (Post 8275256)
Hey everyone, did a pretty thorough search on this subject and still was unsure where I should put some zerk fittings on the suspension. I already took off the arms and what not and didn't decide to put zerk fittings until tonight (I have delrin bushings). Unfortunately all the arms are at the machine shop now and will be pressed once my rear differential bracket is sandblasted and painted. If anyone has pics of where they put their zerk fittings (or at least give me an idea of where you put them) and what size and type (straight, 45 degree, 90 degree, etc.) and feedback on ease of greasing that'd be appreciated too. Thanks in advance!:)

They should be located where you can reach them with the car on jackstands and the suspension drooping.

As for what type of zerks, I can't help you too much.

I purchased SS 6m x 1m straight zerks from McMaster-Carr.

It may be necessary to get some angled ones as well, don't know yet.

Have Delrin bushings, but other work needs to be finished first.

afgmoto1978 06-13-08 05:20 PM

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Bottom section of each arm, close as possitble to the arms. Straight Zerk fittings and smaller the better. Photo is of another members setup.

I plan doing this as well later this year.

nrattV7 06-16-08 12:45 AM

56K beware
 
So here are the pics of some my zerk fitting locations (Note that I marked what angles they will be on the arms). For the front upper A-arms (which I forgot to take pics of (:icon_no2: ) I will be putting the fittings up top with a 45 degree angle one for better access. Let me know what you guys think of these location

Trailing Arm Bushing (bottom)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSC00086.jpg


Trailing Arm with marking (Bottom)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSC00087.jpg


Rear Upper Arm (Top)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSC00088.jpg


Rear Upper Arm (Top) with markings

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSC00089.jpg



Rear Upper Arm to Shock bushing (bottom)

Rear Upper to Shock bushing with marking (bottom)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSC00091.jpg


Front Lower Arm Front Bushing (Top)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSC00092.jpg


Front Lower Arm Rear Bushing (Side)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSC00093.jpg


Front Lower Arm with markings (Top)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSC00094.jpg

nrattV7 06-16-08 11:50 AM

Just realized I had my rear uppers arms upside down. Luckily I didn't have the shop drill them yet. Will repost pics of the new marked locations for those arms later today.

KenSpeC 01-21-12 10:02 PM

back from the dead :) unfortunately pics dont work anymore :(


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