16 Tahoe Grease fittings.

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LT1ZOB

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Those who DIY their maintenance, how often should I be greasing these suspension fittings? I use Lucas products on my trailer wheels. Do you guys have specific grease recommendations? Thanks
 

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What grease fittings? I bought a fancy lucas grease gun and the red-n-tacky and crawled underneath expecting to go to town and... 2 fittings! 2 lousy fittings on the tie rod ends, everything else is sealed. Of course I can pull the driveshafts and make sure the yokes have synthetic grease on them but that is it!

So Bob, come on over and grease your tie rods, if I don't share it, that tube will probably outlast me!
 

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What grease fittings? I bought a fancy lucas grease gun and the red-n-tacky and crawled underneath expecting to go to town and... 2 fittings! 2 lousy fittings on the tie rod ends, everything else is sealed. Of course I can pull the driveshafts and make sure the yokes have synthetic grease on them but that is it!

So Bob, come on over and grease your tie rods, if I don't share it, that tube will probably outlast me!

yeah seriously. Why bother with the 2. I was expecting a few more. Like you sad, grease will outlast us. Lol
 

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Every oil change or at least 2 times a year, IMO. Grease helps them last longer.
 

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I have been doing them every other oil change. My OIC is 3 to 3500 miles


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Do the zerk fittings on my 2006 have a "standard" thread? I think one of my fittings is clogged and needs to be replaced.
 

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I personally never saw a difference in zerk threads for the GM products but am sure they may well be a difference.
 

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I'm going to guess the thread is 1/8" tapered. I could pull one and find out. I also got remined that the fitting on the gun can be tightened and loosened to get the connection and have it not slip off when pumping in the grease.
 

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