90° Grease gun adapter

[dannymax]

Does anybody use this type of 90° adapter to get those rear control arm fittings?

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/LI...cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1

 

[Big Arm]

I bought one, but didn't actually use it, because I changed out those zerks with the 90 degree ones. Others that have used the 90 degree adapter, said that they had to do some grinding on the end of that adapter to make it fit on the zerk properly.

 

[r1100rider]

I bought one, but didn't actually use it, because I changed out those zerks with the 90 degree ones. Others that have used the 90 degree adapter, said that they had to do some grinding on the end of that adapter to make it fit on the zerk properly.

I tried the 90 adapter with no luck you need to just pull the truck and change out the zerks to 90's and 45's getting all them pointing to the right angle before you put the trunk back then you will always be able to get to them with trunk in place the zirks are 6mm i think check for other posts to be sure of size the trunk isn't that hard to pull

 

[dannymax]

Thanks guys....think I'll give one a try, not sure I can get my old fingers to work properly to install the 90° zerks. I'll use them as a plan B.

Big Arm, if you don't use yours on other stuff do you wanna get rid of it?

 

[fastfraser]

I use 90 degree Zerks as well as a 90 fitting on my grease gun with a long flexable extention .:thumbup:

 

[MikeinGA]

Does anybody use this type of 90° adapter to get those rear control arm fittings?

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/LI...cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1

That,s what I use. Works good. I do the greasing every time I change the oil.

Mike

 

[Campverdefela]

Yes I use one just like it.
Works fine.

+1 Do a search on grinding a little off each side of the adapter for an easier fit.....

 

[Firefly]

BRP must be listening in out here.... 2012 RT Spyders have 90° zerks as standard......:thumbup:

I would guess RS models do too.

 

[Crisis]

6 bolts, I pull the trunk.

 

[recordingguy]

Can you tell me what format the repacement 90 degree fittings are metric, stright, etc Thanks, Bob :banghead:

 

[Big Arm]

Big Arm, if you don't use yours on other stuff do you wanna get rid of it?

I'd be glad to send it to you, but I left it in Tucson last winter.

BRP must be listening in out here.... 2012 RT Spyders have 90° zerks as standard......:thumbup:

I would guess RS models do too.

Glad to hear that

Can you tell me what format the repacement 90 degree fittings are metric, stright, etc Thanks, Bob :banghead:

They are metric.....6mm

 

[MMcc]

90 degree angle fitting

I purchased one at Pep Boys in Palm Springs. Took it home and tried it without any success. Got more grease on the outside than in the zerk. Brought it back and asked for 90 degree zerks. Had removed one from the spyder to compare. They did not have any with the correct threads. Someone posted the correct size. Will head to my local auto parts store tomorrow and try to get a set. Thanks for the post on thread size.

 

[dannymax]

I'd be glad to send it to you, but I left it in Tucson last winter.

Well....thanks for the thought, I'll just pick one up and give it a try. Probly a handful of 90° zerks too.....just in case!! :thumbup:

 

[red]

zerks

try 6mm 45'degree they are far and away the smoothest easiest way to go. check at local hardware store or big box hardware section