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!

 

FYI my car is an FD

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

 

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

Lloyd

p.s. this was a useless post

 

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

Another useless post.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 ( ) 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)




Trailing Arm with marking (Bottom)




Rear Upper Arm (Top)




Rear Upper Arm (Top) with markings





Rear Upper Arm to Shock bushing (bottom)

Rear Upper to Shock bushing with marking (bottom)




Front Lower Arm Front Bushing (Top)




Front Lower Arm Rear Bushing (Side)




Front Lower Arm with markings (Top)

 

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.

 

back from the dead unfortunately pics dont work anymore