Shelby Mod grease fitting idea

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  1. t.ramsey

    t.ramsey Member

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    I want to do the Shelby Mod on my '75 but the grease fittings interfere with the shock towers. I just bought new control arm shafts and don't want to return them.

    I had an epiphany....
    Has anyone ever thought of plugging the grease fitting hole on the endcap and drilling a new one on the front surface of the endcap? I think this would offer great access and can't think of any reason why it won't work.

    Any thoughts? uca1.jpg
     
    t.ramsey, Jun 21, 2009
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  2. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I don't see why it wouldn't work. I say give it a shot...and report back! (y)
     
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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I guess it would work, as long as you kept it to the outside, away from the threads...Some Mustang suppliers sell some pretty tight 90 degree fittings, they might work.
     
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    thats what i used. they work good.
     
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  5. PaulS

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    If you want easy run 1/8" brake line up to the fender. Then you can grease all the fittings without bending over. (I am planning on doing this on my Mustang)
     
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    cant you just make an access hole in the tower?
     
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    yes, with a hole saw. but you still have to bend over to get at the fittings.
     
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    Good call! This is how most of the grease points are on our heavy equipment.
     
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    They still hit..I had to drill a hole to use any grease fitting.

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    Mine have been drilled, but would need a new hole if I drop the control arm.
     
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