Had trouble getting the cap on a new U-joint? We all start somewhere and it's obvious little things create big problems. Not all caps are like this but, keep in mind to look first some do have a needle bearing protector that slides out before use. May not be worth a plug nickel but, this may save someone a lot of frustration.
Wonder how many new "Do it yourself" truck owners...
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New shocks as well!
For as simple as u-joints are, they can be some of the hardest things to deal with. I have not seen those needle protectors before, thanks for the tip!SAR, snowman_w900, Bean Jr. and 3 others Thank this. -
I always take a finger full of clean grease around the needles,it usually holds the needles in place (oh yeah removing the grease zerk helps the cap set as the grease doesn't hydro lock just pushes the grease out) a little trick that has served me well over the years
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@Oxbow Yep new shocks, all 8 airbags, brake shoes, S-cams and bushings, wheel seals, Wheel bearings ( Timken ) , Drums, pinion seals, all brake chambers, rubber brake lines, slack adjusters, all of it is new on the rear
. Be safe out there... it's a jungle lol.
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Good stuff!!
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Yes you are correct, giving air away to escape helps. I always add more with my finger too, Grease is one of the cheapest things you can buy.
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Sweet! You are wise to change out the air lines at the same time no more than they cost. It has been my experience that DOT inspectors can almost always pick air lines apart just for minor exterior cracking.SAR, snowman_w900 and OLDSKOOLERnWV Thank this.
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Did you put antiseize on those caps?
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always use never seize (anti seize compound)
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Lol, I've had about everything on the back of the truck apart, and I put anti seize on about everything
. Nice when it has to come back apart.
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