I'm a RN. When you take the cap off a needle, twist it to break it loose. Then it will come off easily and you won't jab yourself. You have a great channel. Thanks.
I just ordered this needle fitting for my grease gun. The ball joints on the front end of my car are squeaking away. The uppers have the zerk fittings from the factory. I pumped those up hoping that would get rid of the squeaking. No such luck. I’ll try to post again after I use the tool . But, the video cleared up a question I had. Thanks so much for making the video 👍
Awesome Video ...Such A Pleasant Gentleman....Saving Everybodies' Pocket Book....Years Ago I Figured It Out.But My Suspension Started Sneaking And When I Looked Around For My Old Trusty Needle...I Realized I Lost It.....Gotta Go Buy A New One... 10 Bucks ?.....Not Bad....❤
That bigger one isn't intended to be used by sticking it into the boot. That one is used to go directly into a zerk fitting or other types of fittings that come on newer ball joints. For instance, I have upper ball joints that have a place to poke that right down the center of it and fill it with grease - done. Great tool, but not for stabbing the boots... too big of a hole. Great vid. Glad you didn't poke yourself. :)
The bigger needle is for different fitting. There are fittings for it don't use for puncturing please. I would use the smaller needle if you know you will replace it but most needle fittings will be called out in the manuals.
For those with squeaky joints...they are already worn out. This may temporarily quiet the issue but you'll still have sub par steering control from worn parts and joint replacement is inevitable.
I have an 04 Dodge Cummins without grease fittings...front end is creakier than my 92 yo great grandmother - can't wait to get home from my road trip to try this. as they like to say in the UK, brilliant! thanks.
Be careful though. I had an older Tundra that was squeaky in turns and did this....yes it fixed the noise,but the ball joint failed. Driving about 50 mph the lower ball joint broke. So, if it is real bad now,just replace it with new joints that have a zerk fitting. I think this is good for vehicles that aren't to far gone like mine was. Cheers!
Thanks alot. I did like ya said on my pro master van made a big difference went on a trip to a pro motocross race Unadilla NY 4 hr drive couldn't believe how sensitive the steering was perfect 👌 take care
I had a grease fitting installed on my knee, when i had a knee replacement. My first knee replacement didn't have a fitting, Since using this method, I don't squeak anymore on my knee when walking. Great tip.
Thanks my pro master van has no fitting I will try I like that better than the hypodermic needle I think I will put something over the hole agen thanks alot
I just had my oil changed on my chevy express. The work order said fittings were sealed. After watching this, I feel like I got screwed. I'll mention this to them next time and see what's they say. Thanks for the info!
Well actually they did not tell you anything wrong. It is a seal unit. My video is basically showing a way that you can grease a sealed unit. Thank you for watching!
I have a couple of these things, and I have never actually used them. I have all of the brand new parts to replace the entire front end of my F350, but due to an endless procession of unexpected circumstances, my truck can't be sidelined for a while. Your video has me looking for grease needles right now, as the 16 year old joints aren't getting better. I'm getting it done today. Thanks for sharing. AND FOR GOD'SSAKE, BE CAREFUL ! 😅 I thought you were going to get a poke there. We all do it.
In the UK, on an annual MoT inspection, they can fail the safety inspection for a ball joint leaking grease, so beware as replacing wishbones is not cheap.
Hi Dairle - are you using the needle to pierce the boots in order to grease? If yes, does that cause any leakage issues in the long-term? I’ve never greased anything before on my truck, looking to learn! Thanks so much in advance!
@MidwestF150 Good question, If your Vehicle has grease fittings. You want to make sure that you use them only. Some Vehicles without grease fittings may have some type of plug/screw that you can remove and place in a grease fitting. This video basically points out if you do not have those two options. Then you can go this route. I myself may have gotten a little heavy on the grease. But you get the idea 😀. You can put some silicone over the needle hole once you finish.
@mastrsk8 You asked a good question. It's a matter of opinion. Some will agree and some may disagree depending on the location. With the larger needle. You may be able to go underneath or on top without punching any holes. With the smaller needle on top maybe best. And maybe try not to pack it to tight. I got a little heavy handed 😀
@ Thank you. That makes sense. Seems like the smaller idea is the way to go for me as well. Seems like a little hole is better than a large one (all jokes aside).
In your case. You may want to use the small needle and do not pack the boot full of grease. More like half way. If you have used silicone. I would injet in another area. I myself have not used silicone.
Sure it could, if the rubber has lost its flexibility and hard as a rock. I use A-205 to help keep the rubber soft and pliable. But a hole that tiny doesn't really suffer the amount of stress like a rip or tear. In fact, it's not even a hole until it's under stress, so I don't think I'd lose any sleep over it. Peace
It has no issues noises or anything. Drives nice no wandering no tire wear. I might try spraying white lithium grease inside not sure if it would get to the socket or not in time. @@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892
How long does it take for the grease to leak out the hole you made? And don't tell me it won't leak out! And how do you tell how much damage was done to the ball before you pushed in new grease?
You do not have to pack it full of grease. Just enough to have some inside the boot. Ball Joints show several signs of wear. If you noticed a potting sound when turning left or right. Or frontend may Squeak. You can lift up the frontend and shake each wheel . If you have excess movement. That's a sign of worn ball joints .
Foolish to think it's impossible for grease to escape through a "hole", but the rubber contracts so fast around that tiny little hole it wouldn't be enough to make a difference if it did.
Clean the rubber, inject it and wait for the grease to stop pushing back out, clean agian, put a dab of liquid rubber on the hole, let dry, spray all rubber with AT 205. If in Canada spray crown rust proof all over the slut.
I'm a RN. When you take the cap off a needle, twist it to break it loose. Then it will come off easily and you won't jab yourself. You have a great channel. Thanks.
Thank you
That was so thoughtful of you. Using your skills in your profession to assist someone in their profession. That's what makes the world go round😊
Thank you for mentioning this I freaked out a bit when he pulled it off 😅
Thank you and great job!
Best video on the topic since you showed the different parts and how they are assembled.
This a very good informational video brother man, I have a squeak that is driving me crazy and this should solve my problem.
I just ordered this needle fitting for my grease gun. The ball joints on the front end of my car are squeaking away. The uppers have the zerk fittings from the factory. I pumped those up hoping that would get rid of the squeaking. No such luck. I’ll try to post again after I use the tool . But, the video cleared up a question I had. Thanks so much for making the video 👍
Thanks so much! I used this today and I gotta say, it worked awesome!
Excellent video !!! We’ll done !!! Quality video as well as explanation of the process. Thank you for saving me money!!!
Fantastic!! This is about the 20th video I've watched - WISH IT HAD BEEN THE FIRST! Many thanks.
Awesome Video ...Such A Pleasant Gentleman....Saving Everybodies' Pocket Book....Years Ago I Figured It Out.But My Suspension Started Sneaking And When I Looked Around For My Old Trusty Needle...I Realized I Lost It.....Gotta Go Buy A New One...
10 Bucks ?.....Not Bad....❤
@@christopherbevier6501 Good deal! Thank you!👍🏽
That bigger one isn't intended to be used by sticking it into the boot. That one is used to go directly into a zerk fitting or other types of fittings that come on newer ball joints. For instance, I have upper ball joints that have a place to poke that right down the center of it and fill it with grease - done. Great tool, but not for stabbing the boots... too big of a hole. Great vid. Glad you didn't poke yourself. :)
The bigger needle is for different fitting. There are fittings for it don't use for puncturing please. I would use the smaller needle if you know you will replace it but most needle fittings will be called out in the manuals.
Very good tip !
Ok I thought I filled my up too much but after seeing this I thing they’re good😅
No this was too much. Don’t continue
You're a lifesaver. Thanks for the video.
For those with squeaky joints...they are already worn out. This may temporarily quiet the issue but you'll still have sub par steering control from worn parts and joint replacement is inevitable.
I have an 04 Dodge Cummins without grease fittings...front end is creakier than my 92 yo great grandmother - can't wait to get home from my road trip to try this. as they like to say in the UK, brilliant! thanks.
Did it work?
Yeah, did it work?
Be careful though. I had an older Tundra that was squeaky in turns and did this....yes it fixed the noise,but the ball joint failed. Driving about 50 mph the lower ball joint broke. So, if it is real bad now,just replace it with new joints that have a zerk fitting. I think this is good for vehicles that aren't to far gone like mine was. Cheers!
Thanks so much for this video
@@josephnicely918 Thank you!👍🏽
Wow, this is what i called mechanic. 👏 👏 👏 thank you.
@YouDontDoWhatIDo Thank you Sir!
THANK YOU for talking about what and why and how
1997 7.3 4x4 no upper grease zerks ..Problem solved ...Thanks a ton...
Thanks alot. I did like ya said on my pro master van made a big difference went on a trip to a pro motocross race Unadilla NY 4 hr drive couldn't believe how sensitive the steering was perfect 👌 take care
That is Awesome 👍🏽
Worked for Tesla Model 3 upper ball joint boot. Mine was making noise until I did this and worked right away much better than using oil! Thank you!
@@engineerjay420 Thank you for sharing!!
Very informative! Thank you!
@@TheMgatley Thank you!
Great Video
I had a grease fitting installed on my knee, when i had a knee replacement. My first knee replacement didn't have a fitting, Since using this
method, I don't squeak anymore on my knee when walking. Great tip.
😂
Brilliant! I had no idea these attatchments exist.
Thanks for the instruction/info.
Great video. Almost got you @1:20
@@srgsparky4764 It almost! 😀 Thank you!
Well, this is some wonderful info... thank you.
Appreciate the video man 💯💯💯💯💯💯
@alpheushill4292 Thank you Sir!
Thank you so much . God bless you ./.
Thanks my pro master van has no fitting I will try I like that better than the hypodermic needle I think I will put something over the hole agen thanks alot
Really helpful, thank you!
Thanks for this video.
im gonna buy one tomorrow , thanks!!
Won't this puncture and make a leak? ..... Never mind I just found out we can seal the little hole with RTV silicone its great!
I just had my oil changed on my chevy express. The work order said fittings were sealed. After watching this, I feel like I got screwed. I'll mention this to them next time and see what's they say. Thanks for the info!
Well actually they did not tell you anything wrong. It is a seal unit. My video is basically showing a way that you can grease a sealed unit. Thank you for watching!
Thank you my brother ✊🏿
I have a couple of these things, and I have never actually used them. I have all of the brand new parts to replace the entire front end of my F350, but due to an endless procession of unexpected circumstances, my truck can't be sidelined for a while. Your video has me looking for grease needles right now, as the 16 year old joints aren't getting better. I'm getting it done today. Thanks for sharing.
AND FOR GOD'SSAKE, BE CAREFUL !
😅
I thought you were going to get a poke there.
We all do it.
@unstablenester941 I will be careful my friend 😀 It almost got me!
@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892
I subscribed. 👍
@@unstablenester941 I thank you very much !😊
Great video
Thank you.
Thank you!
In the UK, on an annual MoT inspection, they can fail the safety inspection for a ball joint leaking grease, so beware as replacing wishbones is not cheap.
now that's money in the bank
but surly the grease would come out unless you seal the hole once you put grease in to it
Because of how tiny the whole is it seals up it's like a needle from a doctor you don't start bleeding a ton it seals up
I was thinking the same thing but r u better off having no grease at all.
@@ethanchosdad-xh9ih true.
This might be easier than using the grease zirks to begin with. Cool.
On a Chevy 2500 there are 9 grease fittings already on the truck……they won’t grease them at the dealer unless you insist and double check….
Hi Dairle - are you using the needle to pierce the boots in order to grease? If yes, does that cause any leakage issues in the long-term? I’ve never greased anything before on my truck, looking to learn! Thanks so much in advance!
@MidwestF150 Good question, If your Vehicle has grease fittings. You want to make sure that you use them only. Some Vehicles without grease fittings may have some type of plug/screw that you can remove and place in a grease fitting. This video basically points out if you do not have those two options. Then you can go this route. I myself may have gotten a little heavy on the grease. But you get the idea 😀. You can put some silicone over the needle hole once you finish.
@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892thanks brother!
Grease needle is a money saver and yes I need to grease my vehicle next oil change at 4000 miles with Val oil
Man thanks didn't know that was a thing
I’m just wondering what is “a good spot” on the boot mean? What makes it good/bad?
Thanks for the video.
@mastrsk8 You asked a good question. It's a matter of opinion. Some will agree and some may disagree depending on the location. With the larger needle. You may be able to go underneath or on top without punching any holes. With the smaller needle on top maybe best. And maybe try not to pack it to tight. I got a little heavy handed 😀
@ Thank you. That makes sense.
Seems like the smaller idea is the way to go for me as well. Seems like a little hole is better than a large one (all jokes aside).
@mastrsk8 😀 I agreed 👍🏽
Thanks
Thank you
This must be not the first time judging by the grease leaving through holes. The sharper the needle probably less leakage.
Not so much the sharpness, but the diameter or thickness of the needle.
Appreciated
I tried it and on one ball joint the grease kept coming out imma remove the silicone and try again what can I use to remove silicone from rubber boot
In your case. You may want to use the small needle and do not pack the boot full of grease. More like half way. If you have used silicone. I would injet in another area. I myself have not used silicone.
Should the needle holes somehow be plugged or wouldn't the grease eventually leak out from these needle holes?
You can put a little Silicone on the hole
Thanks!
Is there anything I should not grease I have a 4x4 Mitsubishi Montero
My boots are all worn out so want to grease everything to try and protect
@@Scottadamsfan3481 Some items are a seal unit like the driveshaft. Tie Rod and Ball Joints are mainly the items to grease.
thank you man
What sealant did you use to seal the hole you created?
You can use black permatex RTV Silicone.
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By piercing the rubber doesn’t that influence a rip and return shorter life for that ball joint or tie rod ?
Sure it could, if the rubber has lost its flexibility and hard as a rock. I use A-205 to help keep the rubber soft and pliable. But a hole that tiny doesn't really suffer the amount of stress like a rip or tear. In fact, it's not even a hole until it's under stress, so I don't think I'd lose any sleep over it. Peace
tried this and wound up greasing my tires. video on flat fixing, please.
I am sorry to hear that. Look on my Channel and search the Video on Fix A Flat Tire.
What type of grease do we use?
@@Whowhatwherewhendude All Purpose Grease
Do you have to seal the holes you created in the rubber fittings?
@sommaymaly1432 some people do.It is totally up to you. You can use permatex/ gasket maker.
Almost stabbed your own hand taking the shroud off that needle! 😮
What type of grease did you use? I understood oil based grease is not compatible with rubber, is it?
@kees7408 I use Multi-Purpose EP Grease
Just received brand new upper control arms from diesel axle. One is serviceable one is not 🤦🏾♂️
Ps, Dam thanks alot does auto zone or Advance carry them I been wanting to do them but couldn't figure out definitely the small one. Thanks
I got both of them from Advance Auto
There was a zerk on top of that tie rod.
Where can i buy such a tool i am in South Africa.
Wow!
Here in the USA you can purchase it from your local Auto Parts Store.
so how do you get syringes if your not a user? im in australia.
In the US they are sold in the local Auto Parts Store.
Also try what we call a feed store in the USA…They sell syringes for livestock and equine medications/treatments.
@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892.Outstanding video my friend. Thank you!
mine has no zerks and the rubber boots are shot partially gone.Would that mean I could not get grease to the ball joint?
I'm afraid that it maybe difficult for you to do this.
It has no issues noises or anything. Drives nice no wandering no tire wear. I might try spraying white lithium grease inside not sure if it would get to the socket or not in time. @@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892
Can I do this with my truck on the ground? Or do I need to lift the truck to relieve pressure/weight on the boots?
You can do it either way. But it is always best to grease Ball Joints and especially Kingpins off the ground.
What kind of grease?
@@moonglow1158 I use All Multi-Purpose Grease
Mine always leak where I poke em.
Did you jack the car up or do it while on the Ground
@@moonglow1158 I did it on the ground.
@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892 thanks for the reply .
This doesn't leave holes?
@UCanHaveHim yes , it do leave a hole. Some use silicone for hole. If you can go underneath the boot, that would help.
How long does it take for the grease to leak out the hole you made? And don't tell me it won't leak out! And how do you tell how much damage was done to the ball before you pushed in new grease?
You do not have to pack it full of grease. Just enough to have some inside the boot. Ball Joints show several signs of wear. If you noticed a potting sound when turning left or right. Or frontend may Squeak. You can lift up the frontend and shake each wheel . If you have excess movement. That's a sign of worn ball joints .
Wow pretty cool and he replies to questions huge plus
Foolish to think it's impossible for grease to escape through a "hole", but the rubber contracts so fast around that tiny little hole it wouldn't be enough to make a difference if it did.
Where do you buy these tips?
I purchased them from my local Advance Auto Store.
@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892 Thank you
Walmart, Advance Auto Parts, Auto Zone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Amazon, NAPA, Meijer
Doe you have to worry about the grease l eating out where you injected the grease?
I just inject enough to have inside the boot. Some may or will leak out.
You can degrease the hole and wipe some black silicone sealant over it to seal.
Which grease are you using?
All Purpose Grease
KY
Its too much just enough for the innerjoint like 4 times is fine
That bigger fitting has a specific zerk smh don’t stab a bigger hole than need to in your boot.
Does this stop the crackling noise when the steering wheel turns?? I replaced the ball joints & outer tire rods.
I had a buddy told me it stop his frontend noise. It can't hurt
Sure looked like that tie rod had a grease nipple on top!
The first one is easy
That tie rod needs changing.
lol you put waaaaaay too much grease in every joint
more isnt always better :/
Won’t it come out now that there’s a hole??
Not all grease will come out.
Clean the rubber, inject it and wait for the grease to stop pushing back out, clean agian, put a dab of liquid rubber on the hole, let dry, spray all rubber with AT 205.
If in Canada spray crown rust proof all over the slut.
Thank you
Thanks
What kind of grease?