Ball Joint Lubrication

By Jet-X
June 29, 2009 in 1999-2013 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500

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Jet-X

Posted June 29, 2009

Once a year I lube the all joints. I've done this since my truck was new. I usually just add two pumps from the grease gun. I've never seen any of the old grease come out until this weekend. One of the lower ball joints either has a small pin hole in the boot or there is a built in weep hole for excess grease/pressure. Anyone ever seen this? I know some ball joints release excess grease on the top side. I can't image you just keep adding grease and hope the boot doesn't rupture.

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