Suspension grease fittings

[texasmike]

I'm getting up there in years and my recall abilities from the late fifties, when I was working in a filling station, is not so good. Can any of you folks give me any ideas of how to fix a grease fitting that will not accept grease? I have three of them. And BTW, how many grease fittings are there on a '84 C10? Thanks.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Best of my recollection....4 on the tie rods, 4 on the ball joints, and 3 on the idler and pitman arms. And one in the slip yoke/carrier bearing if you have a two piece driveshaft.

 

[JeffK10America]

Grease fitting cleaners work pretty well . Sometimes you can load it with a penetrating oil . To bust thru stubborn clogged fittings . Or load with hot oil .
Just hit with a hammer . Then it forces the grease on thru .

 

[Grit dog]

Grease fitting cleaners work pretty well . Sometimes you can load it with a penetrating oil . To bust thru stubborn clogged fittings . Or load with hot oil .
Just hit with a hammer . Then it forces the grease on thru .

I’d be interested in hearing more about how any of these methods work.
I always just change out the zerk but sometimes it seems it would be way easier if you could un clog it.

 

[JeffK10America]

Lincoln makes this kit however there are others out there , I believe harbor freight carry's one . Some are very stubborn, you pop these with a good lick . May take several hits