Arm Grease fittings

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  1. Scotty P

    Scotty P Member

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    Ok, so I installed new A arms and forgot to instal the 90* grease fitting first!.:mad: Although, now that I am doing it via the wheel wells I notice that on each side the front one will not clear the body. So, Can I grease the A arms from just one side and avoid the squeaks! I see no way to get the front one in there. Thoughts ? Scott
     
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    Scott

    The answer is NO you all need to put fittings in both sides..
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Sounds like maybe the shaft isn't centered with the arm. It's not hard to get them arms in and out... if you have the right tools and time.
     
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  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    They make ones for Mustangs, that fit in tight spaces. I used them on my car.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    my thoughts also...the regular 90 degree fitting will not work...get the zerk fittings for the mustang...:Handshake

    ...[​IMG]
     
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  6. maverickdragger

    maverickdragger GearHead

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    i solved this problem very easily. i bored a nice clean factory looking hole in the front of my shock towers. its so easy to grease the front fittings now.
     
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  7. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    :ttiwwp:

    ...:huh:...
     
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    maverickdragger GearHead

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    ill get one on here and i also have to figure out how after i take it lol. sorry
     
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  9. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Here is a picture of mine. I have them filled now with a rubber floor plug. Looks VERY factory.

    [​IMG]
     
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    i did my '71 like that...front/back...:thumbs2:
     
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  11. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    My back is done as well.
     
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  12. maverickdragger

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    thats exactly how mine are done. makes life simple. lol
     
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