idler arm - need to grease ball joint?

[adpsimpson]

Quick question, failed MOT on lower ball joints and idler arm - excessive movement all round (seems pretty common). Got everything to do the job, but I was expecting to see a grease nipple on the idler arm ball joint - there isn't one.

Does that mean it comes from Roughtrax fully greased already and ready to drop in? Or should I open the boot and get some lithium in under there?

[fatfires]

my one from them (a while ago) had a nipple!

[adpsimpson]

my one from them (a while ago) had a nipple!

'twas what I expected, as I say... so anyone got an answer?

[MattF]

Pre-sealed means pre-greased. Nipple means greasable.

[TonyN]

Does that mean it comes from Roughtrax fully greased already and ready to drop in? Or should I open the boot and get some lithium in under there?

The idler arm pivot bushes have a grease nipple, not seen a balljoint on one that's greasable yet, its factory lubed, and can be left alone.

[adpsimpson]

Thanks all, no nipples on it at all so I guess it can be left alone. Now onto the ball joints and I can book another MOT

[Diezel Weazel]

Look here ....
http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...ad.php?t=54353

I also recently fitted a Roughtrax idler Arm which had a grease nipple, however the balljoint doesn't .....

There's always a Payback .... Don't know where n don't know when tho !!!!