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    Greasing Front Lower Control Arms

    I foolishly did not grease the front lower control arms before assembling the front suspension and now I have realized I can't get my grease gun on the zerk fittings with them installed. Can I just unbolt the two mounts, drop the two arms down and grease the two bushings and then remount or do I need to pull the whole arm off? Anyone else make this mistake?

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    I'm confused by your question. The front LCA's can only go on one way. The zerks aren't super accessible, but you can get to them. This isn't just a question of initial installation, but ongoing maintenance. You'll want to check/grease all the fittings at least once a year. No way you would take them apart to do that. Agree that it's best to get them greased before the first assembly. Makes them mount a little easier plus makes absolutely sure they're well lubed. But not a tragedy to grease them for the first time after assembly. What are you using to try to reach in there?
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    If you can’t get to them with the gun you may be able to replace the fittings with 90 degree versions.

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    I was literally scratching my head on the exact same issue yesterday, so I placed an order for one of these: Lincoln Lubrication 5883 Slotted Right Angle 90 Degree Coupler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G76OMA..._gL29CbZEBN8HW
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    I did the exact same thing. Amazon to the rescue. For $12 the problem was resolved. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1Screen Shot 2019-06-05 at 10.41.57 AM.png
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    Thanks guys, looks like I have cheap options which is great.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Dol View Post
    If you can’t get to them with the gun you may be able to replace the fittings with 90 degree versions.

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    That's what I did.

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    Don’t want hijack this thread but should I put blue Loctite on the nuts holding the arm to the frame or 100 ft-lbs is enough thightening?

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    No problem, I don't think I put any Loctite on lower control arm bolts but I don't really use it unless they specify to in the manual. This is my first build though, so I am not the expert.

    I did end up getting four 90 degree zerk fittings like Jeff Kleiner showed above. I was able to find them at Lowes but have not actually put them in and used them just yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by UpNorth View Post
    Don’t want hijack this thread but should I put blue Loctite on the nuts holding the arm to the frame or 100 ft-lbs is enough thightening?
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    No problem, I don't think I put any Loctite on lower control arm bolts but I don't really use it unless they specify to in the manual.
    The kit supplied LCA bolts use distortion style lock nuts. That plus the 100 ft-lbs torque, they're not going anywhere. Most of the suspension bolts are already some type of lock nut. I agree, unless specified no reason to add Loctite. Just hit those torque numbers.
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