Andrew Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 OK all you knowledgeable people I need a definite answer do I buy new front ball joint with or without grease nipples Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Andrew. I contributed to a thread the other day regarding the lower ball joints, where the owner currently has grease nipples on these joints. I said that IMHO he has the best situation as they can be lubricated, serviced and assessed for wear. So, taking that in to consideration I would say YES go for the type with grease nipples as I believe that more owners across the classic car range; not just Triumph are looking at this option with certainty - fuelled by the unpredictability of "sealed for life" joints. Yes they may be, but how long they last and the level of quality when new can be a lotto. At least with the greasing opportunity you have better control on the units life span. I mentioned one particular point that owners are certainly looking at grease nipples on their prop-shaft UJ's now, for the very reason given above. Best wishes. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks Richard I will contact Canley Classics as they are the only people I know who supply them. Pity the club shop does not supply these Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 CC are spot-on Andrew and are always my first port of call for items. Regards. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 You can also buy them on eBay but I have no idea what the quality is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Guys forgive me for asking but ball joints for modern cars are sealed for life and no grease nipples what is the difference as modern cars cover a greater distance than ours Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 manufacturing costs !!! sealed for life is cheaper to make and cuts down servicing costs. until you need a premature replacement. the rubber gaitor is the most likely to fail first..and then road dirt and water finishes off whatever type you have greasers can lead to water and road dirt ingress , so there's some argument sealed is going to last longer....but if not adequately greased on assy then how long is life, only as long as it lasts then if greasers are in place ......... many never used them ... if its supposedly sealed ................ you dont need too just some ramblings Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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