new droplinks grease question

Robti · 25th February 2021, 10:33

Hi on a ZTT looking to replace the front droplinks are they sealed or do you advise packing extra grease in before fitting ?
Thanks

Heddy · 25th February 2021, 10:47

They are sealed, with a circular spring or clip. Some inject more grease using a syringe, I've never bothered but each to their own. Maybe the supplier of mine, DMGRS could advise, never had one fail from him even after years of fitting.

clf · 25th February 2021, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robti

Hi on a ZTT looking to replace the front droplinks are they sealed or do you advise packing extra grease in before fitting ?
Thanks

yes, and yes.

All of the droplinks I have replaced with have had a coil of fine steel (like a cheap key ring) used to seal the boot. Ease this off, and add some hub grease (there is no harm in doing it). Give it a good swivel around and add a little more, then refit the boot.

If the boots are sealed with some kind of glue, clean and degrease the area well then a little superglue should work.

I have not had to replace any beyond the originals due to failure, but replaced when trying to isolate a clunk, or the struts were replaced.

Synchromesh · 25th February 2021, 11:39

I usually remove the rubber boot and add more grease. Sometimes they are already well greased and sometimes there is a very small blob of grease on the lead in to the ball but the ball is dry!

roverbarmy · 26th February 2021, 08:40

Only use lubricants suitable for plastic/nylon as lubes for steel can wear the socket! White grease type ?

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