Ball Joints...

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  1. TeeEl

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    'Just installed my new lower control arm/ball joint assemblies from OpenTracker.
    When I went to grease the passenger side lower ball joint, I expected the rubber boot to puff up as it filled with grease, but instead the grease started squeazing out of the bottom (edges of the plate that is rivited to the control arm). I haven't greased the driver side yet.
    Is this normal?...
     
    TeeEl, Apr 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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    Normal if they were pre-greased from the factory. They should not be over filled with grease.
     
    krelboyne, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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    I have no idea if they were pre-greased. Is that typical?...
     
    TeeEl, Apr 24, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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