Zerk/Grease fittings in control arms - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 08-12-2012, 07:38 PM

Does anyone have a diagram or photo showing which of the control arm grease nipples (or zerk fittings) are the 90-degree type and which are straight?

I remember that a couple of them at least are 90-degree ones in order to make lube jobs easier, but I didn't keep track of -which- ones are.

Thanks!
Dave

SS Tim · 08-12-2012, 09:10 PM

Dave, A quick flip hrough the service manual is showing straight on he lower fwd and 90* on the other three. No telling how accurate that is, as manuals often reuse "close" pictures.

**FirstOwner69** · 08-12-2012, 09:43 PM

According to the assembly manual... 1971 section:

Straight fittings at all 4 front positions.

Right angle fittings at all 4 rear positions. Tops perpendicular to side of frame, pointing outward. Bottoms pointing down/vertical.

Jim

cdowns · 08-13-2012, 08:46 AM

best way i know of is to get under truck with your grease gun and to see what will b servicable in your case

08-12-2012, 07:38 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Zerk/Grease fittings in control arms Does anyone have a diagram or photo showing which of the control arm grease nipples (or zerk fittings) are the 90-degree type and which are straight? I remember that a couple of them at least are 90-degree ones in order to make lube jobs easier, but I didn't keep track of -which- ones are. Thanks! Dave __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-12-2012, 09:10 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Zerk/Grease fittings in control arms Dave, A quick flip hrough the service manual is showing straight on he lower fwd and 90* on the other three. No telling how accurate that is, as manuals often reuse "close" pictures. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-12-2012, 09:43 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Zerk/Grease fittings in control arms According to the assembly manual... 1971 section: Straight fittings at all 4 front positions. Right angle fittings at all 4 rear positions. Tops perpendicular to side of frame, pointing outward. Bottoms pointing down/vertical. Jim

08-13-2012, 08:46 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Zerk/Grease fittings in control arms best way i know of is to get under truck with your grease gun and to see what will b servicable in your case __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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