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sakohntr · 05-16-2004, 01:21 AM

I have heard that from other people as well concerning greasing the bearings. They are oil bath bearings and hence do not require grease. I usually make it a point to jack up one side at a time and wait, to make sure gear oil gets down to the end of the tube and submerge the bearings prior to take off. If i was putting a vehicle in storage for an extended period of time it would be a good idea to pack em with grease though. Good point to bring up.

05-16-2004, 01:21 AM	#2
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	lube I have heard that from other people as well concerning greasing the bearings. They are oil bath bearings and hence do not require grease. I usually make it a point to jack up one side at a time and wait, to make sure gear oil gets down to the end of the tube and submerge the bearings prior to take off. If i was putting a vehicle in storage for an extended period of time it would be a good idea to pack em with grease though. Good point to bring up. __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.