Track bar has hole but it’s not threaded for grease fitting.

Johnny V

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Jersey Shore

• Jan 13, 2006

• #1

I just received a track bar for my '89 Laredo.

There is a hole for a grease fitting but it’s not threaded. Is this correct or am I missing something?

John V.

 

CanMan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake Tapps, WA

• Jan 13, 2006

• #2

Get a grease zerk, try to screw it in. Or better yet, get a tap, make the threads, and then insert it. If It has a hole, but no where for the grease to go, leave it out.

 

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majic_tech

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Idaho

• Jan 13, 2006

• #3

Most grease zerk holes arent tapped, if you look at the zerk threads they are really kind of cone shaped to tap thier own threads just put it in and go.....

 

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cwlongshot

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Connecticut

• Jan 13, 2006

• #4

majic_tech said:

Most grease zerk holes arent tapped, if you look at the zerk threads they are really kind of cone shaped to tap thier own threads just put it in and go.....

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This is absolutely correct. DO NOT TAP THREADS!! The metal that falls inside the hole, will shorten the life of the joint!! Zerk fittings are pipe threads and so are tapered. Just start it in the hole slowly and squarely with a bit of downward pressure and you'll be fine!!

CW

 

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iroc86

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Location

N/A

• Jan 13, 2006

• #5

You're talking about the long tie rod for the steering linkage, right?. I installed a new one about a week ago and the hole wasn't threaded, either. Screw it in and you'll be fine.

 

Johnny V

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Jersey Shore

• Jan 13, 2006

• #6

Many thanks for all your help!